Spessartine Garnets

Item Description

A gem of a two-piece deal of sculptural, brilliant luster, gem, crystallized cherry-red spessartine garnets from the 2003 find at this well-known locale. The crystals have unbelievable dense etched stepped-growth faces on all sides. These crystals have dramatic 360-degree viewability under bright light! Every turn and tilt highlights another densely stepped-growth area of the crystals. The crystals GLOW, when backlit. Complete all-around and pristine floaters. An excellent article in the current issue of Rocks & Minerals by John White, former Curator of Gems and Minerals at the Smithsonian provides an in-depth examination of this fantastic etched spessartine crystal phenomenon at the Navegadora Mine. 56.7 carats total mass or just over 11 grams. A fine pair.