Green garnets are some of the most beautiful and unique
gemstones. Many people have no idea that garnets can be
green. These garnets are found mostly in East Africa in
the countries of Kenya and Tanzania. The dark greens
are called Tsavorite Garnet, since
they were originally discovered in the Tsavo Park area
of Kenya. The lighter Merelani Mint
garnets are found in the same area of Tanzania as
Tanzanite. These stones make a very nice alternative to
emerald, as they are much more durable. Also on the
page, although not exactly green are the Mali
Garnets. These gems are a mix Andradite and
Grossularite garnet, and have a very high dispersion,
so they look like a diamond when cut well. Garnet has a
hardness is from 7 to 7.5. Garnet is the birthstone for
January.
Gem 976 - Tsavorite Garnet
- 1.59 A very pretty tsavorite from Tanzania cut in a pear shape.
Gem 295 - Tsavorite Garnet
0.48 ct. This is cut in an opposed bar design that gives a neat flash when rocked.
$230.00
Sold
Gem 200 - Tsavorite Garnet
0.97 cts. This green grossler garnet is cut in a modified emerald design
