Spessartine
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Spessartine
- Dimensions
- 2.2 x 2.2 x 2.1 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- K391
Complete 'citrus' orange Spessartine crystal from old finds in Tanzania. These were mostly found as partial or damaged crystals with perfect complete crystals such as this much less common. Equant form with no damage. There is one area of black Braunite inclusions, otherwise it's nothing but gemmy orange. These were often cut up into spectacular gemstones, and this one could cut a number of small gems. Valued at $500-$700.