| Gemological
Information |
| Color
: |
Red |
| Refractive
Index: |
R.I.
varies with composition, but generally
1.74-1.94. Isometric |
| Hardness: |
6.5-7.5 |
| Crystal
Group: |
Isometric
(cubic) |
| Ocurrence: |
Sri
Lanka, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Madagascar |
| An
intense, emerald-like green grossular
found only in Kenya and Tanzania.
Its color is caused by the presence
of vanadium and chromium. Moderately
rare in fine stones above a carat
or two. The name tsavorite is most
popular in the U.S.; tsavolite,
in Europe. |
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