Tsavorite Garnet Crystal from Mererani, Tanzania – 3.47 Carats ammolite blue-green

blue-green

Weight: 60

7mm    Weight: 34

making clustered examples like this especially appealing to collectors

almost transparent termination

Tsavorite Garnet Crystal from Mererani, Tanzania – 3.47 Carats ammolite blue-greenBright green tsavorite garnet crystal with excellent transparency and a clean, glassy luster. This piece shows a well defined natural crystal form with sharp faces and vivid color saturation, along with minor natural inclusions typical of crystals from this locality. Tsavorite is the green variety of grossular garnet, colored by trace amounts of vanadium and chromium. Discovered in East Africa, it is prized for its brilliance, durability, and rich,