AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Brazil > Spessartine Garnet (gem-grade crystal) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 64024 |
Mineral: | Spessartine Garnet (gem-grade crystal) |
Locality: | Galiléia, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
Description: | Gem-grade transparent orange spessartine garnet crystal with no matrix attached. The spessartine crystal is dodecahedral form with striated crystal faces. Internally the garnet crystal is nearly flawless and could produce a 7 mm gemstone. Weight: 5.73 carats |
Overall Size: | 9x8x7 mm |
Crystals: | 9 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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