new find - gemmy GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, MUSCOVITE, ALBITE


Specimen: #11377
Locality: Gilgit, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
Size: 43mm x 36mm x 40mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Gorgeous specimen from a new find of Garnet var. Spessartine crystals to 11mm decorating attractively Muscovite and Albite base. This is an uncommon specimen. One of the Spessartine crystals at the top has skeletal features. The crystals are gemmy and very well shaped rhombic decahedrons with a strong luster. They have a rich wine-red color and nice striations. The base is formed by well shaped Muscovites, white Albite and minor Quartz. Complete all over specimen. In excellent condition – some contacts towards the base part. On acrylic base.

Mesmerizing and unusual beauty!



new find - gemmy GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, MUSCOVITE, ALBITE

new find - gemmy GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, MUSCOVITE, ALBITE

new find - gemmy GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, MUSCOVITE, ALBITE

new find - gemmy GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, MUSCOVITE, ALBITE

new find - gemmy GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, MUSCOVITE, ALBITE