Tsavorite
is a trade name for the emerald-green variety of Grossular Garnet that originates in Africa. Tsavorite has become one of the most popular and expensive Garnets, due to its rarity combined with effective marketing tactics. This gemstone was first discovered in Tanzania in 1967. It was subsequently found in the same geological formation across the border in Kenya in 1970 near Tsavo National Park, a wildlife preserve in the African Serengeti, and given its name after the national park. Tsavorite was named by both Campbell Bridges, the discoverer of Tsavorite, and by Henry Platt, the president of Tiffany & Co. (one of the world"s largest jewelry companies).
| Chemical Formula | Ca3Al2Si3O12 |
| Color | Green |
| Hardness | 7Â -Â 7.5 |
| Crystal System | Isometric |
| Refractive Index | 1.738Â -Â 1.745 |
| SG | 3.6 |
| Transparency | Transparent |
| Double Refraction | None |
| Luster | Vitreous to Adamantine |
| Cleavage | None |
| Mineral Class | Grossular (Garnet) |
is a trade name for the emerald-green variety of Grossular Garnet that originates in Africa. Tsavorite has become one of the most popular and expensive Garnets, due to its rarity combined with effective marketing tactics. This gemstone was first discovered in Tanzania in 1967. It was subsequently found in the same geological formation across the border in Kenya in 1970 near Tsavo National Park, a wildlife preserve in the African Serengeti, and given its name after the national park. Tsavorite was named by both Campbell Bridges, the discoverer of Tsavorite, and by Henry Platt, the president of Tiffany & Co. (one of the world"s largest jewelry companies).
Tsavorites the luscious green gemstone is part of the large Garnet family. The first gem was mined in Kenya in close proximity to the Tsavo national park
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