Tsavorite
at-auction$ 50
- Locality
- Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Grossular
- Dimensions
- 1.5 x 1.1 x 1 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- LP407
Single crystal of the vanadium and chromium rich Grossular Garnet known as Tsavorite. This variety was discovered in east Africa in 1967 and named by Tiffany & Co. for the nearby Tsavo National park. Vivid, radiant green color makes this specimen good color for Tsavorite, with bright, glassy crystal faces on front with bits of attached Graphite.