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Fanta spessartite garnet is a rare, vivid orange variety of the spessartite garnet gemstone, named for its intense, "Fanta orange" color without additional hues. It is known for its brilliance, with a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, and is highly prized by collectors. This manganese-rich gemstone, often mined in locations like Nigeria, can be moderately included and is valued for its unique and fiery color.

Key characteristics

Color: Vivid, pure orange (or "Fanta orange") without secondary hues of red or yellow. It is the rarest and most valuable color grade for spessartite.

Chemical Composition: Primarily manganese, aluminum, and silicon, with manganese causing the orange color

Hardness: 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it durable for jewelry.

Inclusions: Typically contains some inclusions, which are considered a normal and expected characteristic of the stone and do not necessarily detract from its appeal.

Origin: Mined from locations such as Nigeria.

Rarity: Considered rare, especially in its pure "Fanta" orange color.

Uses and care

Use: Due to its hardness and vibrant color, it is suitable for various types of jewelry.

Care: Because it can have inclusions, avoid mechanical cleaning systems and instead use warm water, mild detergent, and a soft brush.