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Spessartine Garnet on Microcline
- Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei, Fujian Province, China
- Small Cabinet, 7.3 x 5.6 x 1.8 cm
- Start Time: 09/12/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 09/22/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Gorgeous, gemmy and lustrous, dark cinnamon-orange, spessartine garnet dodecahedrons on sharply crystallized microcline matrix envelope this striking and beautiful, undulating specimen from Tongbei. Pristine, except of trivial periphery wear. A fine, scintillating example with outstanding coverage. Valued at $350 on the former dealer label.