Spessartine

Navegadora Mine, Penha do Norte, Conselheiro Pena, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature, 4.0 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm
Start Time: 07/16/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/23/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A very attractive, classic, "floater" Spessartine crystal showing sharp, lustrous, heavily striated, dodecahedral faces. The color is a deep red when viewed with reflected light, but through transmitted light, it exhibits a ligher orange-red color with lighter orange zones around the edges where the crystal is thinner. These specimens seemed to have "dried up" on the market recently, and its a shame because they are simply some of the most unique and distinctive Garnet crystals extant. The combination of unique form, lustrous faces, and intense color make these specimens a must-have for any Garnet collector.

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