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Spessartine

Ex-David J. Eicher Collection
Gem Crystal

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Description
Locality: 
Nani Hill, Loliondo, Ngorongoro District, Arusha Region, Tanzania (United Republic)
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.8 × 1.6 × 1.3 cm
Description

Choice spessartine crystal from this recent breakthrough find with amazing, bright orange color and good crystal form. A key piece for garnet collectors!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Spessartine

Formula: 
Mn2+3Al2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Sommer quarry, Wendelberg, Haibach, Aschaffenburg, Spessart, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
David J. Eicher

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