Spessartite is a orange to red-brown variety of garnet. It is not a popular gem stone because of its color which is usually brownish, although it has an occasionally has a reddish cast. It is found in the Alps, in Ceylon, and in Nevada and Virginia.

Magic & Myth

Spessartite is believed to initiate the analytical processes of the mind, bringing precise independence in discovery and facilitating exploration within the analytical realm. It has also been used in the treatment of lactose intolerance and to assist in the remediation of deficiencies in calcium metabolism.