Spessartine
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Nani, Loliondo, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Spessartine
- Dimensions
- 3.1 x 2.8 x 2.7 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- K991
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 (minor edge chips) and some indentations on the bottom where it intergrew with other Spessartine crystals. Translucent with great color and transparent zones inside. Weighs 35.9 grams (about 179 carats).