Tsavorite

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Tsavorite – Overview

Intro

Tsavorite is a vibrant green grossular garnet prized for lively colour, brightness, and generally untreated presentation.

Overview

This starter entry positions tsavorite as a high-impact green gem that rewards education around colour, rarity, and durability in custom jewellery.

About

This starter entry positions tsavorite as a high-impact green gem that rewards education around colour, rarity, and durability in custom jewellery. Tsavorite is presented here as a structured gemstone record ready for linked buyer guides, research posts, and media galleries.

Key Properties

Mineral / materialGarnet
ChemistryCa3Al2(SiO4)3
Crystal systemCubic
ColourBright green to vivid emerald-like green
Refractive index1.74
Birefringence0
Specific gravity3.57 – 3.73
Mohs hardness7 – 7.5
LusterVitreous
TransparencyTransparent to translucent
ToughnessGood