TSAVORITE

 

 

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Tsavorite is a bright green variety of grossular garnet, its colour being induced by the presence of chromium. It gets its name from the Tsavo National Park in Tanzania, which is where is was first found. It was only discovered quite recently and has been growing steadily in popularity.

Chemical Composition and Name Calcium aluminium silicate - Al3Al2(SiO4)3

 

Hardness 7.0
Refractive Index 1.72
Bi - refringence 0.059
Optic Sign Positive
Bi - refringence 0.059
Optic Character Uniaxial
Density (Specific Gravity)

 

3.36 to 3.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOURCES FOR THIS GEMSTONE

Burma,Sri Lanka,Vietnam,Tanzania.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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