2.10 almost round AAA SPESSARTITE garnet 7.60mm VS1
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 8.000 x 7.000 x 5.000mm
- Weight (cts)
- Certified Gemstones
- No
- Shape
- Round
- Colours
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This gem is rare! High Quality Spessartite or Spessartine garnets are so hard to find these days!
The color is pure fanta orange with no yellowing or indeed dark undertones to it. It sizzles!
The cut is sensational with excellent facet angles...and not a miniscule point of a carat of waste in the cut of the stone. That is what makes it such a sparkler!
The clarity of the gem is VS1 – GIA type 2 Gem
Pure electricity – it is sensational!
There are many Fanta garnets advertised on the internet and buyers are often disappointed by manipulated photos and yellowing or dark undertones that spoil it. You are guaranteed to be delighted with this gem and if not we offer a full refund policy!
Please see our article below on Spessartite Garnet:
Gem Description |
Spessartite Garnet |
Cut |
oval mixed |
Weight in Carat |
2.10ct |
Size |
7.60 by 7.40 by 4.50 approx |
Clarity |
VS1 |
Source |
Namibia - Kunene River mine |
Treatment |
None |
Empirical Formula |
Mn3Al2(SiO4)3 |
Hardness Mohs (10 is diamond and 1 in Talc/soapstone) |
7.25 |
Refractive Index |
1.80 |
Guide to Gem Grading From the Gemmological Association of America GIA |
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FL |
Loupe clean |
Shows no inclusions or blemishes under 10 x magnification |
IF |
Loupe clean |
Shows no inclusions and only insignificant surface blemishes |
VVS |
Very,Very small inclusions |
Contains minute inclusions that are difficult for an experienced grader to locate at 10 x magnification. |
VVS1 |
As above |
Inclusions are extremely difficult to see under 10 x magnification |
VVS2 |
As above |
Inclusions are difficult to see under 10 x magnification |
VS |
Very slightly included |
Contains minor inclusions under 10 x magnification and to a trained eye. Small crystals, feathers and clouds are typical. |
VS1 |
As above |
Inclusions that are not easy to see |
VS2 |
As above |
Inclusions that a little easier to see than above |
SI |
Slightly included |
Noticeable inclusions under 10 x magnification and to a trained eye |
SI1 |
As above |
Inclusions are easy to see under 10 x magnification and becoming more obvious to the naked eye |
SI2 |
As above |
Inclusions easier to see than SI1 |
I |
Imperfect/Included |
Contains obvious inclusions |
I1/I2/I3 |
Imperfect |
Graded downwards as to how much the inclusions affect the beauty of the gemstone |
Weight Guide |
1 Carat = 0.2 Gram 5 Carat = 1.0 Gram Each Carat is divided into 100 Points (pt) so: 1 Carat = 100 Points |
Spessartine Garnet Gemstone Information
Spessartine is a member of the Issomophorous series of Garnets. All garnets belong to the Garnet group of minerals which is split in to two main groups. Spessartine varies in color from deep orange red to bright Fanta or Mandarin Orange. .
Spessartine Garnet History
This Garnet burst on to the scene in 1991 and again in 1999 with finds in NE. Namibia.
Spessartine Garnet Visuals
Spessartine is becoming more highly prized for the sheer intensity, brilliance and beauty of the bright oranges and reds. The best Spessartines at the moment are coming from Namibia. Spessartine is a heavy stone with a high Specific Gravity.
Specifications of Spessartine Garnet
Hardness on Mohs Scale: 7.25 Toughness: Good
Luster: Vitreous Specific Gravity: 4.10-4.20
Refractive Index: 1.79-1.82* Cleavage: None
General Chemical Formula: Mn3AL2(SiO4)3
*Spessartine Garnets are mostly over the RI of the contact liquid used.
Crystal form: All Garnet Crystalizes in the Cubic system. With the highest symmetry, crystals can take the form of cube, octahedron or pentagonal dodecahedron (say it backwards!) spherical crystals also exist.
Common Inclusions in Spessartine Garnet
Look with a loop for wavy feathers consisting of liquid droplets – more often having a shredded appearance. Make sure you are not looking at a Hessonite Garnet.
Spessartine Garnet mines
Namibia: Kunene River and around, Tanzania: Region, China: Tongbei Brazil:Navegador, Minas Gerais. Gilgit/Kashmir - Paikistan, Betts Mine, MA, USA.
Value of Spessartine Garnet
As with all stones the 4C’s apply. Smaller stones of up to 2 carat are more easily available – color is the premium with this gemstone. Stones of 4 or 5 carat upwards that are clean are highly prized. Larger stones do exist but it is hard find them free of inclusions. I own a large Spessartine which is Fire Engine Red with loads of inclusions and I think it is more beautiful than a clean stone. Fire Engine Reds and The Fanta/Mandarin oranges are the best.
ShangrilaGems Observations
ShangrilaGems observations. Spessartine is not heated or treated. Similar stones are Mexican Fire opal, Zircon, Songea Sapphire, Hessonite Garnet and orange Tourmaline. This stone is a good investment if you get the right one. It is untreated as opposed to Songea Sapphire. We have noticed many Hessonites wrongly called Spessartines.
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- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 8.000 x 7.000 x 5.000 mm
- Weight (cts)
- Certified Gemstones
- No
- Shape
- Round
- Colours
-
ShangrilaGems
‘The Best Gems on the Web!’
Gem-A Corporate Member
This gem is rare! High Quality Spessartite or Spessartine garnets are so hard to find these days!
The color is pure fanta orange with no yellowing or indeed dark undertones to it. It sizzles!
The cut is sensational with excellent facet angles...and not a miniscule point of a carat of waste in the cut of the stone. That is what makes it such a sparkler!
The clarity of the gem is VS1 – GIA type 2 Gem
Pure electricity – it is sensational!
There are many Fanta garnets advertised on the internet and buyers are often disappointed by manipulated photos and yellowing or dark undertones that spoil it. You are guaranteed to be delighted with this gem and if not we offer a full refund policy!
Please see our article below on Spessartite Garnet:
Gem Description |
Spessartite Garnet |
Cut |
oval mixed |
Weight in Carat |
2.10ct |
Size |
7.60 by 7.40 by 4.50 approx |
Clarity |
VS1 |
Source |
Namibia - Kunene River mine |
Treatment |
None |
Empirical Formula |
Mn3Al2(SiO4)3 |
Hardness Mohs (10 is diamond and 1 in Talc/soapstone) |
7.25 |
Refractive Index |
1.80 |
Guide to Gem Grading From the Gemmological Association of America GIA |
||
FL |
Loupe clean |
Shows no inclusions or blemishes under 10 x magnification |
IF |
Loupe clean |
Shows no inclusions and only insignificant surface blemishes |
VVS |
Very,Very small inclusions |
Contains minute inclusions that are difficult for an experienced grader to locate at 10 x magnification. |
VVS1 |
As above |
Inclusions are extremely difficult to see under 10 x magnification |
VVS2 |
As above |
Inclusions are difficult to see under 10 x magnification |
VS |
Very slightly included |
Contains minor inclusions under 10 x magnification and to a trained eye. Small crystals, feathers and clouds are typical. |
VS1 |
As above |
Inclusions that are not easy to see |
VS2 |
As above |
Inclusions that a little easier to see than above |
SI |
Slightly included |
Noticeable inclusions under 10 x magnification and to a trained eye |
SI1 |
As above |
Inclusions are easy to see under 10 x magnification and becoming more obvious to the naked eye |
SI2 |
As above |
Inclusions easier to see than SI1 |
I |
Imperfect/Included |
Contains obvious inclusions |
I1/I2/I3 |
Imperfect |
Graded downwards as to how much the inclusions affect the beauty of the gemstone |
Weight Guide |
1 Carat = 0.2 Gram 5 Carat = 1.0 Gram Each Carat is divided into 100 Points (pt) so: 1 Carat = 100 Points |
Spessartine Garnet Gemstone Information
Spessartine is a member of the Issomophorous series of Garnets. All garnets belong to the Garnet group of minerals which is split in to two main groups. Spessartine varies in color from deep orange red to bright Fanta or Mandarin Orange. .
Spessartine Garnet History
This Garnet burst on to the scene in 1991 and again in 1999 with finds in NE. Namibia.
Spessartine Garnet Visuals
Spessartine is becoming more highly prized for the sheer intensity, brilliance and beauty of the bright oranges and reds. The best Spessartines at the moment are coming from Namibia. Spessartine is a heavy stone with a high Specific Gravity.
Specifications of Spessartine Garnet
Hardness on Mohs Scale: 7.25 Toughness: Good
Luster: Vitreous Specific Gravity: 4.10-4.20
Refractive Index: 1.79-1.82* Cleavage: None
General Chemical Formula: Mn3AL2(SiO4)3
*Spessartine Garnets are mostly over the RI of the contact liquid used.
Crystal form: All Garnet Crystalizes in the Cubic system. With the highest symmetry, crystals can take the form of cube, octahedron or pentagonal dodecahedron (say it backwards!) spherical crystals also exist.
Common Inclusions in Spessartine Garnet
Look with a loop for wavy feathers consisting of liquid droplets – more often having a shredded appearance. Make sure you are not looking at a Hessonite Garnet.
Spessartine Garnet mines
Namibia: Kunene River and around, Tanzania: Region, China: Tongbei Brazil:Navegador, Minas Gerais. Gilgit/Kashmir - Paikistan, Betts Mine, MA, USA.
Value of Spessartine Garnet
As with all stones the 4C’s apply. Smaller stones of up to 2 carat are more easily available – color is the premium with this gemstone. Stones of 4 or 5 carat upwards that are clean are highly prized. Larger stones do exist but it is hard find them free of inclusions. I own a large Spessartine which is Fire Engine Red with loads of inclusions and I think it is more beautiful than a clean stone. Fire Engine Reds and The Fanta/Mandarin oranges are the best.
ShangrilaGems Observations
ShangrilaGems observations. Spessartine is not heated or treated. Similar stones are Mexican Fire opal, Zircon, Songea Sapphire, Hessonite Garnet and orange Tourmaline. This stone is a good investment if you get the right one. It is untreated as opposed to Songea Sapphire. We have noticed many Hessonites wrongly called Spessartines.
Information provided for Gemrockauctions.com by ShangrilaGems
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