gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. TSAVORITE, DIOPSIDE, CALCITE


Specimen: #15927
Locality: Merelani Hills (Mererani), Lelatema Mts, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Size: 19mm x 10mm x 13mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Marvelous cluster of gem Grossular Garnet var. Tsavorite with Diopside and Calcite from Merelani Hills, Tanzania. The Tsavorite is a very rare, green, chromium or vanadium variety of Grossular. The Tsavorite crystals are up to 6mm, vitreous, clear, transparent and gem with strong luster. They have green color and sharp rhombic dodecahedral crystal habit. Some white Calcite and lustrous Diopside crystals enrich the display. Some contacts. On acrylic base.
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gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. TSAVORITE, DIOPSIDE, CALCITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. TSAVORITE, DIOPSIDE, CALCITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. TSAVORITE, DIOPSIDE, CALCITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. TSAVORITE, DIOPSIDE, CALCITE