gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, QUARTZ var. SMOKY


Specimen: #15480
Locality: Tongbei, Yunxiao Co., Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province, China
Size: 19mm x 13mm x 14mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Cute specimen of gem and fine Spessartine Garnet crystals up to 4mm growing on Smoky Quartz crystal from Tongbei, China. The Spessartines are well shaped and transparent with rich orange color. They have sharp rhombic dodecahedral habit. The smoky Quartz crystal is sharp and well definite, highly lustrous, transparent, and clear. Inside the Quartz are seen small Spessartine crystals inclusions. The Spessartines contrast strongly and the good quality gives aesthetic display. In good condition – some small nicks and contacts. On acrylic base.

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gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, QUARTZ var. SMOKY

gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, QUARTZ var. SMOKY

gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, QUARTZ var. SMOKY

gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, QUARTZ var. SMOKY