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Spessartite Garnet - Ceara Brazil, ex. Richard Hauck
$250.00 USD
SKU: MSJ0297
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A nice, gemmy raw garnet crystal from Pocos dos Cavalos, Ceara, Brazil. Beautiful crystal structure with a deep orange-red color and nice sharp terminations and parallel crystal faces throughout the specimen.
Ex. Joe Daley Collection
Ex. Richard Hauck (1978)
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