Spessartine Garnet & Quartz on Feldspar – Skardu Pakistan

Sourced from the high-altitude mines of Skardu, this 138g cabinet piece is defined by its striking color palette and diverse crystal habits. The specimen features numerous Spessartine Garnet crystals, showcasing their iconic "Mandarin" orange-to-deep-red hues. These garnets exhibit sharp dodecahedral faces and a high-vitreous luster that makes them sparkle intensely under direct light.

Complementing the garnets are multiple Quartz crystals that provide a vertical, architectural element to the piece. The quartz ranges from translucent to clear, acting as a neutral bridge between the fiery garnets and the opaque, chalk-white Feldspar matrix. At over 10cm in length, this specimen is perfectly sized for a cabinet display, offering a wide, panoramic view of a natural mineral association exactly as it was formed in the earth.