This is an orange spessartine garnet specimen from Loliondo, Arusha, Tanzania. Spessartines are a manganese aluminum variety of the famous garnet mineral. This locale is famous for its well-formed crystals and top color. This specimen features visible growth patterns and distinct faces. It also shows great color, which this mineral is famous for, and a nice translucency.
This thumbnail specimen is 1.3cm x 1.5cm x 1.8cm. You will also receive a free 'perky' display box and a label featuring the mineral name and locale where it was mined.
