Spessartine

2.2 cm complete Spessartine in mica matrix. Specimen size 5.5 x 3 x 3 cm.

Complex 3 cm brown/orange Spessartine in mica matrix. Specimen size 4.1 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm.

Large, complete orange Spessartine with good gemmy orange areas one one end and moderately included one the other side. This is a complete crystal all around with no contacts - only a small minority of the find are complete crystals, most are shards or have contacts on at least 1 or two sides. Weighs in at 116 grams. Crystal is 4.8cm in diameter.

Double Spessartine in good overall condition with areas of internal transparency. Bottom side of bottom crystal is contacted. 66 grams, 4.1cm.

Three intergrown crystals- a large, medium, and tiny 7mm crystal. Good color with large gem areas (lots of good gem rough in this one). Overall good form though 2 dings present, 67 grams. Crystal is 3.7cm in diameter.

Sharply formed complete crystal with lots of black inclusions, no contacts, equant form. Although the inclusions make the overall appearance dark, they do not discolor all of the crystal and there are plenty of areas of gem orange garnet. Crystal diameter 4.7 cm, 111 grams.

Sharply formed complete crystal with lots of black inclusions, no contacts, equant form. This one has particularly good smooth faces. Although the inclusions make the overall appearance dark, they do not discolor all of the crystal and there are plenty of areas of gem orange garnet. Crystal diameter 4 cm, 77 grams.

Sharply formed complete crystal with lots of black inclusions, no contacts, and good transparent orange over much of the crystal. Crystal diameter 2.8 cm, 20 grams.