This spessartite gets its color primarily from manganese, so it's primarily idiochromatic. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Orange Garnet Faceted Asscher Cut
This spessartite gets its color primarily from manganese, so it's primarily idiochromatic. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
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| Gemstone | Garnet, Spessartite Garnet |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Orange |
| Transparency | Transparent |