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Spessartine

#48669
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Spessartine from Shengus, Gilgit-Skardu road, Northern Areas, Pakistan - 48669
Spessartine from Shengus, Gilgit-Skardu road, Northern Areas, Pakistan - 48669

Spessartine

#48669
Availability
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Size
3.3 x 3.1 x 2.0 cm - Miniature 
Formula
Mn2+3Al2(SiO4)3 (RRUFF)
Locality
Shengus, Gilgit-Skardu road, Northern Areas, Pakistan

Bright orange, very nice crystal of Spessartine. Not complete, just the top half, but still very nice and showy.

Spessartine

Formula
Mn2+3Al2(SiO4)3 
Crystal System
Isometric 
Crystal Habit
Massive, Crystalline - Fine, Lamellar 
Cleavage
Distinct, None, None 
Luster
Vitreous - Resinous 
Color
red, reddish orange, yellowish brown, reddish brown, brown 
Streak
white 
Class
Isometric - Hexoctahedral 
Fracture
Sub Conchoidal 
Hardness
6.5-7.5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Collection
Dr. David London Collection
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