Spessartine Garnets Orange Smoky Quartz Feldspar Crystal Cluster Raw Mineral Specimen Rocks Minerals Tongbei *Closed* Fujian China

~~This locality has been buried until a hotel development, and is permanently closed.~~ This vibrantly shaded beauty is rich red-orange Spessartine Garnet crystals, encrusting a matrix of rough and etched smoky quartz and white microcline feldspar. This distinctive combination is a classic mineral specimen from Tongbei, Fujian region, China. The deep reddish-orange citrus spessartine garnets wrap over the feldspar and across the cluster in a graphic and sparkling layer. The pale smoky toned smoky quartz crystals have a rough and cloudy appearance due to etching. This sparkling crystal cluster is equally suitable for display or use in a healing collection. An excellent addition from a highly collectible, and now-closed, mineral locality! -— Locality: Tongbei Area, Fujian province, China. Dimensions: contact me Weight: contact me -— Formation: Spessartine garnets are orange garnets, part of the large and diverse Garnet group. They are known for their bright shades and isometric crystal habits. Smoky quartz gets its brown color from natural exposure to radiation. Healing: Spessartine garnets are associated with vitality, health, and sexuality. Smoky quartz is associated with manifestation, grounding, and organization. *Though many gems and minerals have historical and cultural associations with healing properties, these items are sold for display, study, and collector interest only. Check out more crystals and specimens in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhenomenalGems?ref=si_shop