Bright orange spessartine blends, mandarin garnets are beautiful to behold. In recent years, they’ve increased in popularity and price. Mandarin spessartine garnet crystal, 1.3 cm across. Loliando, Tanzania. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Translucent Orange Garnet Specimen from Tanzania
Bright orange spessartine blends, mandarin garnets are beautiful to behold. In recent years, they've increased in popularity and price. Mandarin spessartine garnet crystal, 1.3 cm across. Loliando, Tanzania. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
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| Gemstone | Garnet, Spessartite Garnet, Mandarin Garnet |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Tanzania |
| Origin details | Loliando |
| Height | 13 |
| Gem State | Specimen |
| Color | Orange |
| Transparency | Translucent |