Spessartine Garnet - Pakistan

Spessartine is a manganese-rich member of the garnet group, typically occurring in shades ranging from orange and reddish brown to deep red. Like other garnets, it often develops well-defined natural crystal forms rather than growing as elongated crystals. This natural specimen has a deep reddish-brown color with distinct stepped crystal faces and small areas of warm red-orange translucence visible where the light passes through. This is a thumbnail-sized mineral specimen presented in a clear Perky display box measuring 1.25 inches. Locality: Shengus, Roundu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan You will receive the exact specimen pictured.