This spessartite garnet specimen was discovered in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The photo at left shows light reflecting off some of the natural etchings. See also a photo of this naturally red spessartite rough specimen held near a light to show the color and transparency. Orange-Red Spessartite ...
[...] for completeness of our coverage of the garnet-group minerals, and in keeping with the gemstone theme of this year's Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, spessartine has been chosen as this issue's Connoisseur's Choice mineral. In these instances, commonly associated minerals are beryl, ...