Spessartine Garnet with Quartz and Muscovite – Pakistan
Spessartine Garnet with Quartz and Muscovite – Pakistan
$900.00
| Weight | 15.2 g |
|---|---|
| Miniature | 4.8 × 3 × 1.2 cm |
| XL Garnet | 1.2 x 1 x 0.8 cm |
| Size | Miniature |
| Locality | Shengus, Roundu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
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A highly aesthetic spessartine garnet crystal is beautifully nestled among lustrous muscovite crystals with associated quartz. The garnet displays a rich reddish-orange color and excellent transparency, standing out prominently against the silvery muscovite matrix. Particularly attractive is the arrangement of the muscovite, which forms an elegant butterfly-like shape around the garnet, creating a unique and visually striking composition. The contrast among the fiery garnet, shimmering muscovite, and colorless quartz enhances the specimen’s overall appeal. With its pleasing balance, attractive crystal association, and excellent aesthetics, this is a fine collector specimen that displays beautifully from the front. Spessartine garnet is highly prized for its vibrant orange to reddish-orange hues and often forms exceptional combinations with quartz and muscovite in pegmatite environments.
