Spessartine Garnet on Smoky Quartz

Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei, Yunxiao Co., Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province, China
Small Cabinet, 9.4 x 5.4 x 4.2 cm
Start Time: 09/14/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/29/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Classic Tongbei - Smoky Quartz crystals generously covered with GEMMY Spessartine Garnets. The largest Smoky 2.5 cm in size, and all have good color and luster. A few of the smaller have suffered damage in the mining, but the largest have remained pristine. The beautiful Garnets are gemmy, deep orange, and have the superb, striated luster that makes them so special. An excellent, aesthetic specimen.

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