Tsavorite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Grossular
- Dimensions
- 2.2 x 1.2 x 1 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- M787
Tsavorite is a chrome and vanadium rich variety of Grossular from East Africa and is one of the most valuable types of garnet found anywhere. This crystal was found at the Merelani Tanzanite mines and has good glassy luster, top vivid green color, and gemmy transparent zones.