AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Brazil > Spessartine Garnet

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Spessartine Garnet from Mina Pederniera, Santa Maria do Suassui, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Spessartine Garnet from Mina Pederniera, Santa Maria do Suassui, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 22310
Mineral:Spessartine Garnet
Locality:Mina Pederniera, Santa Maria do Suassui, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Translucent plate of spessartine garnet with deep red color (really beautiful when rear-illuminated). The plates have striated crystal patterns on all surfaces, front and rear.
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x1 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;