Spessartine Garnet Crystals on Matrix | Orange | 240 Grams | Kern County, CA DOTW Details: Mined in Campo do

Details: Mined in Campo do Boa Mina

This piece has been cut to show the pale crystals which are showcased beautifully against the surrounding black lava crust

Shape: Round faceted

Weight: 375 Grams / 13

Spessartine Garnet Crystals on Matrix | Orange | 240 Grams | Kern County, CA DOTW Details: Mined in Campo doOrange spessartine garnets from California are highly regarded for their intense "mandarin" orange color and are often found in matrix, particularly in the pegmatites of Southern California, including areas near Kern County. While the most famous, high quality, gemmy spessartine crystals in matrix, accompanied by schorl and quartz, are famously associated with the Little Three Mine in nearby Ramona (San Diego County), similar pegmatite occurrences in