Specimen Strawberry Spessartine Garnet • 4.70 ct • Museum Grade - Height: 7 mm - Width: 7 mm- 0.94 g - (1)

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Description:
Emerging from the rugged high altitude pegmatites of the Gilgit Baltistan region, this Spessartine Garnet presents a colour rarely encountered in natural garnet crystals. Its body colour oscillates between imperial strawberry red and fiery red orange, shifting dramatically with the angle and intensity of light.

Under neutral daylight the stone reveals a deep, saturated red core, while direct illumination ignites its interior into molten orange rivers, evoking the movement of glowing lava captured in solid form. The internal structure appears alive, animated by countless reflective planes that scatter light like embers suspended within the crystal.

This specimen stands as a true museum grade example, not for size, but for the sheer intensity of colour, internal brilliance and emotional presence it commands at first sight.

Specifications:
• Weight: 0,94 g
• Weight in carats: 4,70 ct
• Dimensions: 7 x 7 mm
• Origin: Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
• Species: Spessartine Garnet
• Variety trade name: Strawberry Spessartine
• Colour: strawberry red with red orange shift under direct light
• Transparency: transparent to translucent
• Lustre: vitreous
• Crystal form: natural crystal specimen
• Internal glow: premium internal glow, rare and unequalled
• Treatment: none

Notable Points:
• Museum Grade specimen presence
• Strawberry red colour with vivid saturation
• Strong red orange shift under direct pen light
• Premium internal glow, rare and unequalled
• Lava like internal rivers and flowing light effect
• Excellent interior with diamond like scintillation points
• Natural crystal faces and solid natural shape
• High visual impact far beyond its size
• Attractive light performance in both diffused and direct illumination
• Highly collectible colour profile within spessartine garnets
• Strong display piece for a curated specimen collection

Collector Interest:
This Strawberry Spessartine Garnet from Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan carries a colour profile that sits in a very narrow and highly sought after window between saturated strawberry red and fiery red orange, a balance rarely seen with such visual intensity. Its premium internal glow creates a museum level presence, with lava like currents and glittering internal reflections that give the stone an unequalled depth, making it a standout collector specimen even among far larger crystals.

Lapidary Potential:
Although exceptional as a natural museum grade specimen, the material also suggests lapidary promise in carefully selected areas where the internal glow and saturation concentrate most strongly. Any cutting choice would need to be weighed against the specimen value, as the natural crystal integrity and display impact are a major part of what makes this piece so desirable.

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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. The purpose of this setup is to present each specimen exactly as it appears in balanced natural daylight, allowing buyers to appreciate its authentic colour and lustre without distortion.

Identification and ethics:
All specimens offered are guaranteed natural and as described. Their origin and mineral identification are provided with the most accurate and reliable information available. Every effort is made to ensure that each piece is presented with full transparency, avoiding any misleading details regarding its nature, treatment, or provenance.

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