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Spessartine (rough and cut set)
- Different Localities
- Gems; Miniature, 5.6 x 3.7 x 2.6 cm (specimen), 17.75 carats; 17.23 mm x 13.81 mm (stone)
- Start Time: 02/11/2016 7:15:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/18/2016 7:15:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Spessartine Garnet is one of the most popular species of Garnet for both gem and mineral collectors. This rough and cut set comprises a lovely display specimen of Spessartine featuring a pronounced, striated, sharp, lustrous, modified trapezohedral crystal with a deep red color sitting on Quartz and Albite matrix. This specimen is from a locality called Teston in Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan The gemstone is a gorgeous blood-red hue with a lovely "Brilliant "Oval" cut and virtually flawless clarity. The stone is from Tanzania. A great rough and cut set of this beloved Garnet species. Valued at $2500 together.