**Complimentary Specimens** As a gesture of appreciation, winning lots with a final hammer price above €50 will include one small additional mineral offered entirely free of charge. ——————- Description: Like an incandescent meteor tearing through the outer layers of the atmosphere, this extraordinary Spessartine Garnet appears as if it had fallen directly into the heart of the Erongo Mountains, crystallising upon impact. Its colour is not merely red, but molten, a blazing sangria red that evokes magma, pressure and the raw energy of the Earth’s interior. This is a colour that feels forged rather than formed, born from heat, force and time at a depth far removed from the surface world. Formed within the mineral rich pegmatitic systems of the Erongo Mountains, Namibia, this Spessartine presents itself as a naturally complete and exceptionally resolved crystal. Despite its compact dimensions, the specimen carries striking visual authority, driven by its extreme chromatic saturation, balanced equant morphology and powerful interaction with light. The crystal reads as closed, self contained and fully resolved, a quality rarely encountered in Spessartine of such intensity. The crystal habit is equant and almost sculptural, composed of multiple well developed faces that converge into a compact, rounded volume. Faces are clearly defined, edges are coherent, and the overall geometry expresses the isometric crystal system with clarity. This sense of volumetric completeness is particularly uncommon in high saturation Spessartine, where fragmentation during extraction is far more typical than preservation. Chromatically, the specimen is dominated by a deep sangria red, enriched by internal fiery nuances that intensify dramatically under direct and underlight illumination. When light enters the crystal from below, the interior ignites, producing an incandescent glow that recalls molten rock seen through fissures. This internal fire gives the crystal a vivid sense of depth and vitality, elevating it far beyond ordinary red garnets. Transparency ranges from translucent to locally transparent, allowing light to penetrate and activate the internal structure rather than being absorbed. Natural internal growth features and planes become visible under transmitted light, adding geological narrative without disrupting visual balance. These characteristics reinforce the crystal’s untreated and entirely natural origin. Surface lustre is vitreous across preserved crystal faces, catching highlights while allowing the internal glow to remain dominant. The specimen remains completely natural, unpolished and untreated, preserving its geological identity exactly as it formed. The result is a crystal that feels intense yet controlled, powerful yet refined, representing Spessartine at a level that bridges serious mineralogical collectability and exceptional gem quality. Specifications: • Weight: 0.96 g • Weight in carats: 4.80 ct • Dimensions: 9 × 9 × 9 mm • Origin: Erongo Mountains, Namibia • Mineral group: Garnet • Species: Spessartine • Crystal system: Isometric (cubic) • Crystal habit: Complete equant crystal with multiple well developed faces • Colour: Intense sangria red with fiery internal nuances • Colour zoning: Natural internal zoning following crystal growth • Transparency: Translucent to locally transparent • Lustre: Vitreous • Light response: Strong internal glow under direct and underlight illumination • Condition: Natural crystal, as formed • Treatment: None Notable Points: • Complete Spessartine Garnet crystal, not a fragment or broken rough • Extremely saturated sangria red colour, rare within Spessartine material • Compact equant morphology with strong three dimensional balance • Well defined crystal faces and coherent geometric structure • Powerful internal glow activated under underlight conditions • Colour remains vivid and intense even in thicker sections • Natural internal growth features enhancing depth and authenticity • Translucent body allowing light transmission and internal activation • Vitreous lustre across preserved crystal surfaces • No polishing, cutting or enhancement of any kind • Origin from Erongo Mountains, a reference locality for high quality Spessartine • Specimen bridging mineralogical integrity and gem quality appeal Collector’s Interest: For collectors, this Spessartine represents a rare convergence of extreme colour saturation, complete crystal morphology and strong optical behaviour. Fully formed Spessartine crystals displaying this depth of red are uncommon, and examples with an equant, rounded habit and pronounced internal fire are rarer still. Its impact is not dependent on size, but on presence. The crystal commands attention through its chromatic intensity, balanced geometry and incandescent internal response. It stands confidently as a high level collector specimen, suitable for advanced collections focused on colour dominance, crystal completeness and natural authenticity. Lapidary Potential: While the material displays sufficient translucency and exceptional colour to support selective cutting, any lapidary work would irreversibly destroy the defining characteristics that give this specimen its value, namely its complete crystal form, balanced morphology and internal fire. For this reason, its highest and most honest expression lies in its preserved natural state, where its full geological and visual narrative remains intact. ——————— Shipping and Handling: All orders are shipped by Portuguese National Post. • Dispatch time: within 1 to 3 business days after payment confirmation to Catawiki • Transit time with CTT service: between 5 to 7 business days within europe and worldwide, depending on destination national post. • A tracking number is always provided Photography and transparency: All photographs are taken under controlled lighting conditions using a macro lens, carefully selected to present each specimen as accurately as possible. No filters, colour enhancement, or artificial saturation are applied. The lighting setup uses a calibrated 5500K light source, replicating neutral daylight to reveal natural tones, surface features, and internal characteristics. Under warmer or weaker indoor lighting, colours may appear slightly different, which is normal. The purpose of this photographic process is documentation and representation, not visual enhancement. Images are intended to reflect the specimen faithfully as it appears under balanced natural light conditions. Identification and ethics: All specimens offered are natural and described to the best of our knowledge, based on direct sourcing, professional experience, and information provided by trusted suppliers working at the origin. Every effort is made to ensure transparency and accuracy regarding identification, locality, and general characteristics, avoiding misleading statements about treatment, provenance, or nature. Customs and import taxes: Any customs duties, import fees, or local taxes applied by the destination country are entirely the responsibility of the winning bidder. 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