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Spessartite is a semiprecious gemstone that is a member of the garnet family of minerals. It is a manganese aluminum garnet that is typically orange in color, but can also be red, yellowish-orange, or deep reddish-orange.

Color:

• Spessartite can be orange, red, reddish-orange, or yellowish-brown

• The most valuable colors are rich oranges and vibrant reddish-oranges

• The bright orange variety of spessartite is called mandarin garnet

Composition:

• Spessartite is a manganese aluminum garnet that usually contains other elements, such as iron, in minor amounts

• The amount of iron or almandine garnet present determines the color of the spessartite

Origin:

• Spessartite was discovered in the Spessart Mountains in the Aschaffenburg district of Bavaria, Germany in the mid-19th century