|
Tsavorite Garnet-6.5X4.5mm-O...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tsavorite Garnet-6.5X4.5mm-O...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tsavorite Garnet-6X4mm-0.61C...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tsavorite Garnet-6X5mm-0.92C...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tsavorite Garnet-7X4.75mm-0....
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tsavorite Garnet-7X5mm-0.80C...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tsavorite Garnet-7X5mm-0.93C...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tsavorite Garnet-9X4.5mm-1.2...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tsavorite Garnet-9X6mm-1.38C...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tsavorite Garnet-10X7.5mm-2....
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
[X]
Garnet - Tsavorite - Oval
Garnet is a gem family.For the similarity in appearance to pomegranate seeds – Garnets are named after the Latin word Granatus that means seed-like.
Garnet Tsavorite
Enhancement code N
Properties:
RI = 1.74
Hardness = 7-7.5
Specific gravity = 3.61
Species – Grossularite
Optic character – SR
Phenomena – none
Care
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush. An ultrasonic cleaner is safe for most garnets, except andradite (demantoid). Do not use a steam cleaner.
Reactions:
Ultrasonic: usually safe
Steamer: never
Heat: fair-poor; temperature changes may cause fracturing
Chemicals: hydrofluoric acid
Major sources:
Brazil, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka Tanzania
