A classic Spessartine Garnet and smoky quartz combination specimen from Tongbei, in Fujian Province of China. These beautiful combination specimens once come out in abundance in the past, however it has slowed to a trickle the last few years and most of the mines in the region have shut down. This cabinet-sized piece features a dozen or so medium Smoky Quartz crystals with numerous, bright orange Spessartine Garnets attractively scattered around the base of the Quartz crystals. Garnets have wonderful color, transparency and sparkly luster to them. This plate is in exceptional condition. 4 5/8 inch by 3.5 inch. Base shown not included. A simple Lucite base will be included.
A classic Spessartine Garnet and smoky quartz combination specimen from Tongbei, in Fujian Province of China. These beautiful combination specimens once come out in abundance in the past, however it has slowed to a trickle the last few years and most of the mines in the region have shut down. This cabinet-sized piece features a dozen or so medium Smoky Quartz crystals with numerous, bright orange Spessartine Garnets attractively scattered around the base of the Quartz crystals. Garnets have wonderful color, transparency and sparkly luster to them. This plate is in exceptional condition. 4 5/8 inch by 3.5 inch. Base shown not included. A simple Lucite base will be included.
