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Grossular Garnet gemstone guide
Grossular is a garnet species that includes attractive green, orange and pale-toned gems, including tsavorite and hessonite varieties. The parent-species name is not a promise of tsavorite quality; verify the particular variety and evaluate colour and clarity.
Gem facts · Quality considerations · Care & meaning
A study in colour and character
Every shade has a story.
Typical appearances for Grossular Garnet. Natural stones vary, and lighting or treatment can change their appearance.
Where Grossular Garnet is found
Kenya; Tanzania
Kenya
Tanzania
These are representative geological or commercial sources, not certified provenance for an individual stone. Country of origin should be substantiated independently when relevant to value.
What is Grossular Garnet?
Grossular is a garnet species that includes attractive green, orange and pale-toned gems, including tsavorite and hessonite varieties. Typical material appears in green, orange, yellow, pink and colourless shades, and is commonly described as calcium-aluminium garnet species. The Mohs hardness for this material is approximately 6.5–7.5; hardness refers to resistance to scratching, not to breaking, cleavage or sensitivity to chemicals. The parent-species name is not a promise of tsavorite quality; verify the particular variety and evaluate colour and clarity. Typical geological or commercial source regions include Kenya; Tanzania; this does not establish the provenance of an individual gem. Wash gently in mild soapy water and avoid hard knocks or ultrasonic cleaning on heavily included stones. Ask for confirmation of identity, natural or lab-created status, and any treatments when choosing an individual stone.
History and cultural context
Grossular Garnet is included in this educational directory for its distinctive material, appearance and cultural or collector interest. Grossular is a garnet species that includes attractive green, orange and pale-toned gems, including tsavorite and hessonite varieties. Gem varieties and trade names can overlap: the precise identity of a particular specimen should be independently confirmed when relevant.
Colour and appearance
Green, orange, yellow, pink and colourless
Jewellery suitability
The parent-species name is not a promise of tsavorite quality; verify the particular variety and evaluate colour and clarity.
Caring for Grossular Garnet
Wash gently in mild soapy water and avoid hard knocks or ultrasonic cleaning on heavily included stones.
Cleaning guidance
Wash gently in mild soapy water and avoid hard knocks or ultrasonic cleaning on heavily included stones.
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Educational articles describe gemstone types and common trade practices. They are not individual gemological certificates, current price appraisals or medical advice.