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Spessartine with Muscovite on Albite
- Shengus (Shingus), Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
- Cabinet, 10.8 x 10.7 x 8.2 cm
- Start Time: 10/14/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/21/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A predominant, 1.4 cm, striated, lovely muted-red color, gemmy, somewhat lustrous of modified/etched trapezohedral Spessartine crystal sits atop pourous, etched, lustrous white blocky crystals of Albite and is associated with large golden blades of metallic-esque Muscovite. The piece is very three dimensional showing beautiful overall form and aesthetic quality. I don't remember seeing Spessartine like this from Pakistan before, and it is certainly different for Shengus. For Garnet collectors, this is a unique specimen, and a very interesting display piece of this material.