Spessartine Garnet and Smoky Quartz ex. Dave Bristol Coll.

Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei, Fujian Province, China
Small Cabinet, 9.5 x 5.9 x 5.3 cm
Start Time: 03/25/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/31/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A striking and aesthetic, multi-level spessartine garnet and smoky quartz specimen from recent Chinese finds. The layered feldspar matrix hosts four levels of spessartines and smokies (including the base). The spessartines are super-gemmy, cinnamon-orange and are seriously complimented by the numerous glassy, lightly etched, smoky quartz crystals. The striking, angled smoky is 4.5 cm. I have not seen a layered combo piece of this fine quality before. Pristine. Ex Dave Bristol Collection and valued at $400-450.

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