Spessartine Garnet and Muscovite

Little Three Mine, San Diego Co., California
Miniature, 4.7 x 3.5 x 2.8 cm
Start Time: 02/20/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/25/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed

Item Description

A highly desirable, gemmy and lustrous, juicy orange, spessartine garnet is well-situated in a matrix of bladed cleavelandite accented with pearlescent muscovite books in this showy and excellent piece from the famed Little Three Mine of California. The garnet is 1.2 cm long. Classic material mostly from the 1970s and early 1980s. Seldom seen on the market today, especially in matrix examples.

Did You Know We Offer Custom Bases?

Learn More