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. The hardness is
from 7 to 7.5. Garnet is the birthstone for January.
Gem 295 - Tsavorite Garnet
0.48 ct. This is cut in an opposed bar design that gives a neat flash when rocked.
Gem 200 - Tsavorite Garnet
0.97 cts. This green grossler garnet is cut in a modified emerald design
