Natural Mandarin Spessartite Garnet — 3.20 ct, Nigeria, Heart Step Cut
Natural Mandarin Spessartite Garnet — 3.20 ct, Nigeria, Heart Step Cut
Natural spessartite garnet from Nigeria displaying a saturated mandarin-orange body color. The stone is cut in a heart step style. Nigerian deposits are known for producing vivid manganese-rich spessartite suitable for fine faceting. No treatment reported. Spessartite has a hardness of 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale and no cleavage.
Origin: Nigeria
Weight: 3.20 carats
Size: 8 x 7 x 5.6 mm deep
Clarity: VVS Top eye clean gemstone!
Cut: Stepped heart shape.
Color: Mandarin orange! No red or brown!
Treatment: None guaranteed 100% natural!
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Gemstone Details
About Spessartite Garnet
Spessartite is a manganese-aluminum silicate member of the garnet group.
Specifications & Notes
Origin: Nigeria
Carat Weight: 3.20 ct
Dimensions: 8 × 7 × 5.6 mm
Clarity: VVS (eye clean)
Cut: Heart Step Cut
Color: Mandarin orange
Treatment: None – natural color
Gemologist Notes:
Natural spessartite garnet from Nigeria displaying a saturated mandarin-orange body color. The stone is cut in a heart step style. Nigerian deposits are known for producing vivid manganese-rich spessartite suitable for fine faceting. No treatment reported. Spessartite has a hardness of 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale and no cleavage.
Each gemstone is individually photographed and described.
You will receive the exact stone shown.
Shipping, Care & Authenticity
• Ships securely packaged and fully insured.
• Natural gemstone – no dyes or coatings unless stated.
• Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Colors may vary slightly due to lighting and screen settings.