Spessartine on Smoky Quartz

Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei, Fujian Province, China
Small Cabinet, 6.4 x 3.4 x 3.2 cm
Start Time: 04/28/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/03/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

An excellent and unusual looking combination example of the famous spessartine garnets from China. The gemmy garnets are preferentially sprinkled on all of the sides of the glassy smoky quartz crystal, but not on the termination faces! The spessartines have supreme luster and gemminess and are golden-yellow. The stout smoky has frosted faces and has a striking notch with multiple terminations. Complete all-around and nearly pristine, with only trivial side wear. A showy combination with attached sparkly jewels!

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