HELVINE (HELVITE), gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE


Specimen: #13317
Locality: Tongbei, Yunxiao Co., Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province, China
Size: 17mm x 15mm x 13mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fine single 17mm Helvine crystal with two gem Spessartine Garnet crystals to 3mm atop. Helvine is an uncommon silicate and it is rarely found in Tongbei. It is a sharp crystal complete all over 360 degree with attractive yellow-orange-brown color. Spessartine crystals are well isolated and gem with orange color. They have trapezohedral habit and strong luster. In excellent condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Marvelous!



HELVINE (HELVITE), gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE

HELVINE (HELVITE), gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE

HELVINE (HELVITE), gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE

HELVINE (HELVITE), gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE