Natural spessartite garnet Specimen - Height: 70 mm - Width: 50 mm- 102 g

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Natural spessartite garnet specimen from Skardu, Gilgit, Pakistan, weighing 102 g with dimensions about 70 × 50 × 25 mm, featuring numerous terminated orange to reddish-brown crystals on a lustrous matrix.

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Natural Spessartite Garnet Specimen from Skardu, Gilgit, Pakistan – 102 g

A beautiful natural Spessartite Garnet specimen from the Skardu mines of Gilgit, Pakistan, weighing 102 grams and measuring approximately 70 × 50 × 25 mm. The specimen features numerous naturally terminated garnet crystals distributed across the matrix, with a particularly rich concentration of crystals on the front face.

The garnet crystals display attractive orange to reddish-brown hues, with naturally developed, lustrous crystal faces that reflect light beautifully. The front side showcases a striking combination of small and medium-sized crystals, creating an appealing natural arrangement. Additional garnet crystals are also present on the reverse side, making this specimen interesting from multiple viewing angles.

With its excellent natural lustre, attractive crystal colour, and distinctive crystal-covered matrix, this specimen is a wonderful addition to any mineral collection. It is self-standing and suitable for both display and collection.

A fine natural Spessartite Garnet specimen from Pakistan, ideal for collectors who appreciate naturally formed garnet crystals and attractive mineral specimens.

Natural Spessartite Garnet Specimen from Skardu, Gilgit, Pakistan – 102 g

A beautiful natural Spessartite Garnet specimen from the Skardu mines of Gilgit, Pakistan, weighing 102 grams and measuring approximately 70 × 50 × 25 mm. The specimen features numerous naturally terminated garnet crystals distributed across the matrix, with a particularly rich concentration of crystals on the front face.

The garnet crystals display attractive orange to reddish-brown hues, with naturally developed, lustrous crystal faces that reflect light beautifully. The front side showcases a striking combination of small and medium-sized crystals, creating an appealing natural arrangement. Additional garnet crystals are also present on the reverse side, making this specimen interesting from multiple viewing angles.

With its excellent natural lustre, attractive crystal colour, and distinctive crystal-covered matrix, this specimen is a wonderful addition to any mineral collection. It is self-standing and suitable for both display and collection.

A fine natural Spessartite Garnet specimen from Pakistan, ideal for collectors who appreciate naturally formed garnet crystals and attractive mineral specimens.

Details

Main mineral
Natural spessartite garnet
Mineral form
Specimen
Weight
102 g
Origin (region/city)
Skardo gilgit mines
Country of origin
Pakistan
Height
70 mm
Width
50 mm
Depth
25 mm
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Objects sold
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