Tsavorite Garnet gemstone is a very attractive gemstone in garnet family, Tsavorite belongs to grossular garent, which is composed of calcium aluminum silicate. The Color of Tsavorite green causes of vanadium or chromium. The fine green color of tsavorite often mistaken with high quality emeralds. Tsavorite Garnet is the the most expensive stone in garnet Family. It orginally discovered in 1967 and described Tsavo National Game Park in Kenya from which it took it’s name, discovered by scottish gemologist called campbell bridges

Tsavorite Garnet gemstone

Tsavorite Garnet gemstone

The best color of Tsavorite color is deep emerald green, the lighter tones and yellowist heus are less fascinating. Tsavorite garnet usually fluorescent in a light cream-yellow color in ultraviolet light, Tsavorite garnet are non treated it always found in  natural color.
Properties
Chemical Formula       Ca3Al2Si3O12
Color                             Green
Hardness                      7 – 7.25
Crystal System            Isometric
Refractive Index        1.739 – 1.744
SG                                 3.6
Dippression                0.28
Transparency             Transparent
Double Refraction     None
Luster                           Vitreous to Adamantine
Cleavage                      None
Mineral Class             Grossular (Garnet)