Spessartine

Little Three Mine, Ramona, San Diego County, California
Toenail, 3.4 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm
Start Time: 12/11/2014 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/18/2014 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A nice electric orange (Mn-rich), trapezohedron of Spessartine measuring 8 mm across with associated black Schorl and white bladed Albite (var: Cleavelandite) from the classic Little Three Mine in southern California. This locality is best known for its fiery orange Spessartine specimens, and even little crystals like this are highly sought after by collectors.

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