Smoky Quartz with Spessartine - Wushan Spessartine Mine, Fujian, China

Size: 5,5 x 2,5 cm

Location: Wushan Spessartine Mine - Tongbei - Zhangzhou - Fujian - China

 

Smoky quartz crystal with spessartine (garnet) from the Wushan Spessartine Mine, Fujian, China – intense orange hues on smoky gray quartz. An exceptional, collector-quality mineral specimen.

 

Features at a glance:

• Color: Gray (quartz) with bright orange (spessartine)
• Transparency: Quartz translucent to transparent; spessartine translucent
• Luster: Vitreous
• Distinctive feature: A dominant smoky quartz single crystal set with a dense cluster of bright orange spessartine garnets
• Size: Small cabinet

 

Smoky Quartz with Spessartine – Gold and Smoky Quartz from Fujian

This extraordinary mineral specimen from the world-famous Wushan Spessartine Mine in Fujian, China, combines two fascinating minerals into an aesthetic masterpiece: An imposing, translucent smoky quartz single crystal with a characteristic rounded tip sets the stage for a dense cluster of brilliant orange spessartine garnets—a contrast that instantly captivates every collector.

 

Origin & Geology – Wushan Mine, the world’s premier source of spessartine 

The Wushan Spessartine Mine in Fujian Province is regarded worldwide as one of the most significant sources of spessartine garnet. The spessartines found there are distinguished by their exceptionally vivid orange color and outstanding crystal quality. When combined with the locally occurring smoky quartz crystals, they form specimens that are a must-have for any mineral collection.

 

Smoky quartz with spessartine garnet – a world-class collector's item 

Collectors around the world are buying mineral specimens from the Wushan Mine that feature such a striking combination of smoky quartz and spessartine—and for good reason. This specimen stands out for its dramatic color contrast, the crystal quality of both minerals, and a presence that radiates far beyond the display case. A highlight for any lover of minerals from China.

 

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