Properties
Mineral group: Silicates
Chemistry: X3Y2 (SiO4)3X , Where X can be Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe etc, And Y can be Al, Fe, Cr etc (properties effect specifik weight and colour)
Color: Colorless, yellow, yellow-green, green, red, pink-red, pale pink, violet-red, brown, black (general)
Crystal system: Isometric (cubic)
Mohs Scale hardness: 6,5-7,5
Refractive index: 1,730-1,895
Birefringence: None
Specific gravity: 3,55-4,33
Other
Green Tsavorite Garneth is one of the gem world’s most beautiful stones. It was discovered by the British Gemoligist Campbell.R.Bridges in the North Eastern part of Tanzania in the late sixties. The stone was not well known to the general public until 1974 when Tiffany & Co. began a promotional effort in the USA. Tsavorites name is derived from the Tsavo National Park.
It was Henry Platt, at the time the president of Tiffany’s that chose the name. Unlike many gems in today’s market Tsavorite Garneth is not treated to en-hance its beauty. Tsavorite Garneth is extreamly rare and the prices of top samples over 1 Ct is very high.
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Tsavorite Garnet in Healing
Tsavorite Garnet is a powerful and rare green garnet that symbolizes growth, abundance, and emotional healing. Its deep green hue has a strong connection to the heart chakra and is often used to strengthen love, compassion, and personal growth.
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