Tsavorite is the green gem variety of grossular garnet, colored by vanadium and chromium. It is the same species as hessonite, which is the orange-brown variety.
This page is only for Tsavorite. Comments below are for this material.
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Tsavorite
Specimen Details
- Hardness (Mohs): 7–7.5
- Chemical Formula: Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
- Crystal System: Isometric
- Size: Specimen size varies; record the piece, not the species