spessartine garnet
It is a type of garnet, the birthstone for January, and has a beautiful orange hue.
Among spessartine garnets, those with bright colors are called "mandarin garnets" after the mandarin fruit.
It is said to have been named after the county of Spessart in Germany, where it was discovered.
Karatz GemMagazine
" Spessartine Garnet "
Karatz GemMagazine
" Spessartine Garnet "