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Spessartine with Muscovite on Albite
- Shengus (Shingus), Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
- Large Cabinet, 15.8 x 10.6 x 7.7 cm
- Start Time: 01/31/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/07/2013 6:48:34 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Several orange-red color, gemmy, somewhat lustrous of modified/etched trapezohedral Spessartine crystals up ot 1.1 cm across sit atop porous, etched, semi-lustrous, thick, white blocky crystals of Albite with beautiful, bladed, greenish-golden radiating groups of Muscovite. The piece is somewhat three dimensional showing decent overall form. 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, but perhaps more of a reference piece. Valued at $1400.