Mandarin garnet pair, raw spessartine garnet crystals, natural orange garnet, untreated tanzania mineral specimen

• One-off natural matched pair. You will receive the exact two crystals shown in the photographs.
• Selected for their vibrant mandarin orange colour, attractive transparency and naturally complementary appearance. Once sold, this exact pair will not be restocked.
• Photographed under neutral lighting to accurately represent their natural colour, lustre and transparency.

Natural mandarin spessartine garnets from Loliondo, Ngorongoro District, Tanzania. This untreated pair displays the vivid orange colour that has made mandarin garnets popular with mineral collectors, gemstone enthusiasts and jewellery designers. Their attractive transparency, natural crystal surfaces and complementary appearance make them an excellent example of this distinctive garnet variety.

Whether you’re expanding a mineral collection, looking for a naturally matched pair for a jewellery project, or searching for an unusual gift for someone with an interest in crystals, gemstones or geology, these untreated mandarin spessartines retain the natural colour and character that make rough garnets so appealing. Although naturally too shallow for faceting, they are well suited to wire wrapping, bezel-set jewellery or simply appreciating as natural mineral specimens.

Specifications

Mineral: Mandarin Spessartine Garnet (Matched Pair)
Locality: Loliondo, Ngorongoro District, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Total Weight: 5.70 Carats
Estimated Weight – Crystal A: Approximately 3.2 Carats
Estimated Weight – Crystal B: Approximately 2.5 Carats
Size: See crystals next to my finger for scale.
Colour: Natural Mandarin Orange
Transparency: Transparent to Translucent
Treatment: Natural, Untreated and Unheated
Suitability: Suitable for mineral collecting, wire wrapping or bezel-set jewellery. Naturally too shallow for faceting.
Condition: Natural crystals displaying surface features and growth characteristics formed during crystallisation. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

You will receive the exact two crystals shown in the photographs.

Metaphysical Properties

Mandarin spessartine garnet is often associated with creativity, confidence and motivation. Many people believe it encourages enthusiasm, optimism and the courage to embrace new opportunities while supporting personal growth and self-expression. These beliefs are based on traditional crystal lore and are not scientifically proven.