Spessartine Garnet with Muscovite – Pakistan
Spessartine Garnet with Muscovite – Pakistan
$1,600.00
| Weight | 275.3 g |
|---|---|
| Cabinet | 10 × 7 × 4 cm |
| Size | Cabinet |
| Locality | Shengus, Roundu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
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A highly aesthetic specimen featuring numerous spessartine garnet crystals beautifully perched on a matrix of lustrous muscovite blades with associated albite. The garnets display a rich reddish-orange color and are elegantly distributed across the specimen, creating a striking contrast against the silvery muscovite. The layered muscovite blades form an intricate and sculptural backdrop, enhancing the overall visual appeal. The combination is exceptionally attractive, with the bright garnet crystals appearing like jewels scattered across the muscovite landscape. The balanced composition, excellent crystal associations, and pleasing color contrast make this an outstanding display specimen. Spessartine garnet is one of the most sought-after garnet varieties, prized for its vivid color, sharp crystal forms, and beautiful associations with pegmatite minerals such as muscovite and albite.
