Smoky Quartz & Spessartine Garnet

Beautiful 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.