Tsavorite garnet rough from Kenya, listed by the seller at 14 grams. The species is a green grossular garnet first found in East Africa in the late 1960s, with a Mohs hardness of 7–7.5.
Origin is stated as Kenya; commercial rough from this region is described in the trade as exhibiting characteristic colorzonation and inclusion patterns. Faceting.com reproduces the seller's stated origin without independent verification.
The seller declares no treatment or enhancement. Lot photographs in the original listing should be examined before ordering.
| Species | Tsavorite garnet |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kenya |
| Weight (stated) | 14 g |
| Mohs hardness | 7–7.5 |
| Treatment | None declared |
| Retailer | Price | Stock | Shipping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◆Gem Rock Auctions | $130.67 | In stock | Ground | VISIT → |
| Rio Grande | $132 | In stock | Ground | VISIT → |
A family of silicate minerals: almandine, pyrope, spessartine, grossular (incl. tsavorite), andradite (incl. demantoid).