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Tsavorite Garnet gemstone guide
Tsavorite is a green variety of grossular garnet prized for vivid green colour without the same common clarity-filling practices seen in emerald. Choose based on actual colour, brightness and quality of cut; avoid assuming every green grossular garnet qualifies as tsavorite.
Gem facts · Quality considerations · Care & meaning
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Typical appearances for Tsavorite Garnet. Natural stones vary, and lighting or treatment can change their appearance.
Where Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite Garnet?
Tsavorite is a green variety of grossular garnet prized for vivid green colour without the same common clarity-filling practices seen in emerald. Typical material appears in vivid green shades, and is commonly described as green vanadium/chromium-bearing grossular garnet. The Mohs hardness for this material is approximately 7–7.5; hardness refers to resistance to scratching, not to breaking, cleavage or sensitivity to chemicals. Choose based on actual colour, brightness and quality of cut; avoid assuming every green grossular garnet qualifies as tsavorite. Typical geological or commercial source regions include Kenya; Tanzania; this does not establish the provenance of an individual gem. Warm soapy water is generally suitable; protective settings remain sensible for exposed edges. Ask for confirmation of identity, natural or lab-created status, and any treatments when choosing an individual stone.
History and cultural context
Tsavorite Garnet is included in this educational directory for its distinctive material, appearance and cultural or collector interest. Tsavorite is a green variety of grossular garnet prized for vivid green colour without the same common clarity-filling practices seen in emerald. Gem varieties and trade names can overlap: the precise identity of a particular specimen should be independently confirmed when relevant.
Colour and appearance
Vivid green
Jewellery suitability
Choose based on actual colour, brightness and quality of cut; avoid assuming every green grossular garnet qualifies as tsavorite.
Caring for Tsavorite Garnet
Warm soapy water is generally suitable; protective settings remain sensible for exposed edges.
Cleaning guidance
Warm soapy water is generally suitable; protective settings remain sensible for exposed edges.
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