Spessartine
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Spessartine
- Dimensions
- 2.5 x 2.3 x 2.2 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- K533
Complete 'citrus' orange Spessartine crystal from old finds in Tanzania. These were mostly found as partial or damaged crystals with complete crystals such as this much less common. Excellent form with no significant damage (one small edge chip). Translucent with great color and transparent zones inside. Weighs 19.35 grams (about 96 carats).