Tsavorite Garnet
What is Tsavorite Garnet?
Tsavorite Garnet is a vibrant green variety of the garnet group, prized for its exceptional brilliance and clarity. It is a calcium aluminum garnet, and its green color is due to the presence of vanadium and chromium. Tsavorite is known for its high refractive index, which gives it a remarkable sparkle, and its relative rarity makes it a valuable gemstone.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.740 - 1.759
- Birefringence
- None
- Pleochroism
- Weak to absent
- Optical Character
- Isotropic
- Dispersion
- 0.028
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Tsavorite Garnet before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
Tsavorite Garnet Localities Map
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Vibrant green, ranging from yellowish-green to bluish-green
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7 - 7.5
- Density
- 3.57 to 3.65 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Elements
- Calcium, Aluminum, Silicon, Oxygen, Vanadium, Chromium, Iron
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Tsavorite Garnet FAQs
How do I identify Tsavorite Garnet?
Tsavorite Garnet can be identified by its hardness of 7 - 7.5 on the Mohs scale, Vibrant green color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Tsavorite Garnet?
Tsavorite Garnet typically appears in Vibrant green, ranging from yellowish-green to bluish-green. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Tsavorite Garnet?
Tsavorite Garnet has a hardness of 7 - 7.5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a relatively hard mineral suitable for jewelry.