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Grossular Garnet var. Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, near Arusha, Tanzania

 
Grossular Garnet var. Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, near Arusha, Tanzania

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Grossular Garnet var. Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, near Arusha, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 23035
Mineral:Grossular Garnet var. Tsavorite
Locality:Merelani Hills, near Arusha, Tanzania
Description:Gemmy crystal of mint-green grossular garnet with center of deep green tsavorite garnet. The crystal faces are clean and lustrous.
Overall Size:16x14x10 mm
Crystals:16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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