{"product_id":"spessartine-garnet-cluster-on-feldspar-skardu-pakistan","title":"Spessartine Garnet Cluster on Feldspar – Skardu Pakistan","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_dfb34618948b2c09-55\"\u003eSourced from the high-altitude mines of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003eSkardu\u003c\/b\u003e, this 237g specimen showcases the intense orange-to-deep-red hues of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"159\"\u003eSpessartine Garnet\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-75 citation-end-75\"\u003eThe crystals exhibit a sharp, complex habit with a high-vitreous, almost mirror-like luster.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Many of the garnets show intricate, natural stepped growth patterns and \"etching,\" which add a fascinating architectural layer to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe garnets are naturally clustered on a bed of snowy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003eFeldspar\u003c\/b\u003e. The brilliant white of the matrix serves as a perfect pedestal, making the \"Mandarin\" orange of the garnets glow when placed under display lighting. Measuring over 7cm, this is a substantial cabinet-sized specimen with a strong visual appeal, ideal for collectors of fine garnets or high-end Pakistani mineral associations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635905986847,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/381.jpg?v=1771145435","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/spessartine-garnet-cluster-on-feldspar-skardu-pakistan","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}