Description: This specimen feels less like a crystal formed by chance and more like a structure assembled with intent. A compact yet commanding Spessartine, its form is defined by a powerful architectural language where stepped planes, layered terraces, and sharply intersecting faces build a dense, three dimensional presence. Rather than presenting a single dominant silhouette, the crystal unfolds progressively, revealing new platforms, edges, and angular transitions with every change of perspective. The colour is immediate and striking. A vivid ruby red dominates the body, enriched by subtle fiery undertones that ignite when light enters the crystal. Internal reflections move through the stepped structure, producing flashes of glowing red and scarlet that contrast against denser zones, creating depth rather than uniformity. The saturation is strong, confident, and alive, never flat, giving the specimen a sense of internal energy rather than surface colour alone. What truly defines this piece is the coherence of its architectural growth. The stepped geometry repeats rhythmically across the crystal, forming terraces that feel stacked and deliberate, as though the crystal grew by assembling layers rather than expanding outward. Edges are crisp and active, vertices sharply defined, each one participating in the visual composition by catching and redirecting light. The lustre is distinctly vitreous, with several faces acting as reflective planes while others retain fine growth textures that reinforce the natural origin of the specimen. Despite its modest dimensions, the crystal carries remarkable visual weight. It communicates instantly, projecting structure, colour, and identity without hesitation. This is not a specimen that relies on size for impact, but one that condenses complexity, geometry, and chromatic intensity into a compact and unforgettable form. Specifications: • Weight: 1.10 g • Weight in carats: 5.50 ct • Dimensions: 12 × 11 × 8 mm • Origin: Minas Gerais, Brazil • Mineral: Spessartine • Pattern: Strong architectural stepped growth with stacked terraces • Colours present: Vivid ruby red with fiery orange and scarlet internal flashes • Crystal form: Natural crystal with complex interlocking stepped geometry • Colour: Vivid ruby red • Transparency: Translucent with locally transparent internal windows • Lustre: Vitreous with highly reflective planar faces • Condition: Natural crystal with sharp terraces, preserved edges, and visible growth textures Notable Points: • Architectural stepped growth forming a compact yet powerful three dimensional structure • Repeating terraces and layered planes that create a constructed, sculptural appearance • Vivid ruby red colour with internal fire and scarlet flashes under light • Sharp edge definition with active vertices enhancing the geometric character • High vitreous lustre producing strong reflective highlights on multiple faces • Dynamic visual presence that evolves continuously as the crystal is rotated • Compact size with exceptional concentration of structure and colour • Preserved natural growth textures confirming authentic crystal formation • Strong identity that distinguishes it from more common spessartine habits • Brazilian provenance with established collector recognition Collector’s Interest: This specimen stands apart through the clarity of its identity. It unites vivid ruby red colouration with a pronounced architectural growth style, creating a crystal that feels intentional, structured, and visually assertive. While many spessartines offer attractive colour, far fewer present this level of geometric coherence and stepped construction in such a compact format. For collectors drawn to architectural minerals, Brazilian spessartines, or crystals that communicate immediately through form alone, this piece represents a highly distinctive and memorable acquisition. Lapidary Potential: Although areas of translucency and internal fire are present, the true value of this specimen lies in its natural architecture. Cutting would remove the very elements that define its character: the stepped terraces, angular transitions, and structured silhouette. As such, its highest value is as a preserved specimen, where its geometry and colour can be appreciated in full, uninterrupted form.. —————— 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 photos were taken under controlled light conditions, carefully selected to reproduce the most accurate natural colour of each specimen. No filters, colour enhancement, or artificial saturation were applied. The lighting setup uses a calibrated 5500K light source, which replicates neutral daylight and reveals the true tones and clarity of the mineral. Under weaker or more yellow indoor lighting, colours may appear slightly different, which is normal and expected. 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