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Spessartine Garnets
- Nani Hill, Loliondo, Arusha Region, Tanzania
- Thumbnail, 2.2 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm (largest) (2 Pieces)
- Start Time: 07/12/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/18/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Classic trapezohedral spessartine garnet crystals from the 2008 find in Tanzania. These caused quite a stir, when they first came out. The lustrous, transparent to translucent crystals have rich yellow-orange-red color, that really glows, when backlit. One crystal has far more inclusions, than the other. The crystal with the inclusions is complete all-around and pristine, with the contact being at the base. The other crystal has an out-of-sight contact on the back, with no damage and the contact on the base. 25 grams total mass.