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With production from Wu Mountain now strictly regulated, specimens of this quality have become increasingly scarce, making this an even more exceptional find. A truly attractive piece with beautiful mineralization.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adamantine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51464596455697,"sku":"grt35","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2277\/3009\/files\/il_fullxfull.6807479525_gm59.jpg?v=1750395028"},{"product_id":"spessartine-garnets-on-smoky-quartz","title":"Spessartine Garnets on Smoky Quartz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful cluster of gemmy orange spessartine garnets perched on one end of a tabular smoky quartz crystal face—an aesthetic mineral combination prized by collectors worldwide. The spessartine garnets display an adamantine luster and excellent color, standing out vividly against the smoky quartz. While the back of the quartz shows a natural break, the display side remains fully intact, allowing for an excellent presentation. From a now-closed locality, this is a desirable and well-balanced specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adamantine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51464597405969,"sku":"grt37","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2277\/3009\/files\/il_fullxfull.6809007929_2wnl.jpg?v=1745523909"},{"product_id":"spessartine-garnet-with-mica","title":"Spessartine Garnet with Mica","description":"\u003cp\u003eGorgeous thumbnail-sized specimen showcasing gemmy orange spessartines, little clusters of micas, and white microcline. 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Though the quartz crystal is incomplete, its smooth, natural surfaces provide an excellent backdrop for the bright spessartines. A classic and highly collectible mineral combination from this renowned locality. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adamantine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51464599437585,"sku":"grt39","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2277\/3009\/files\/il_fullxfull.6813540653_p6he.jpg?v=1745523927"},{"product_id":"spessartine-garnet-grt31","title":"Spessartine Garnet","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuperb spessartine garnets with a vibrant orange color and fantastic luster from the Wushan Spessartine Mine in Fujian Province, China. 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Wushan specimens were once abundant in the late 1990s to the early 2010s, and well-balanced examples like this one have become increasingly sought after, adding to its desirability among collectors for its beautiful color and striking appeal.","brand":"Adamantine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51617959641361,"sku":"min1899","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2277\/3009\/files\/min1899_1.jpg?v=1748750776"},{"product_id":"mineral-collectionspessartine-garnet-smoky-quartzmin1900mineral","title":"Spessartine Garnet  \u0026 Smoky Quartz","description":"A stunning specimen from the Wushan spessartine mine, featuring spessartine garnets in a beautiful range of red to dark red hues. The smaller garnets exhibit a gemmy transparency, while the larger crystals are darker, more opaque, and deeply saturated. A few dark smoky quartz crystals sit alongside the garnets, blending seamlessly due to their similar luster and dark tones. These gemmy crystals are perched atop a white microcline matrix, enhancing the vibrant contrast. This piece boasts fantastic quality with adamantine luster, making it a true standout for any collection.","brand":"Adamantine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51617959674129,"sku":"min1900","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2277\/3009\/files\/min1900_5.jpg?v=1750361448"},{"product_id":"smoky-quartz-spessartine-garnet","title":"Smoky Quartz \u0026 Spessartine Garnet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful smoky quartz crystals with excellent coloration and aesthetic arrangement. Lustrous red spessartine garnets sit scattered around the base of the specimen. This specimen is a classic representation of the renowned cluster specimens from Tongbei. First appearing on the market in the late 1990s, these garnet and smoky quartz combo specimens quickly became collector favorites for their striking contrast and sculptural formations. However, availability has significantly declined in recent years due to reduced mining activity and regulatory changes, making well-balanced specimens like this one increasingly sought after.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adamantine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51645610066193,"sku":"grt26","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2277\/3009\/files\/grt26_8.jpg?v=1749107999"},{"product_id":"spessartine-smoky-quartz","title":"Spessartine Garnet \u0026 Smoky Quartz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA different look than most Tongbei quartz and garnet combos, this piece has darker, amber-colored spessartines wrapped around the base of a quartz crystal with a very light smoky hue. 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