Spessartine Garnet with Chalcopyrite and Quartz

Aggeneys, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Toenail, 2.9 x 2.9 x 2.1 cm
Start Time: 05/08/2013 5:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/28/2013 5:31:23 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A good cluster of highly lustrous and partially gemmy (when backlit) Garnet crystals from Aggeneys, South Africa. These Garnets, not quite perfectly formed, have a distinct cinnamon fire to them, and the largest crystal is 1.4 cm across. The Spessartines rest on a matrix composed primarily of Quartz and Chalcopyrite. A quality, representative specimen from an infrequently seen locality.

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