Grossular
A species of Hydrogrossular, Also known as Telemarkit, Pechgranat, Kanelstein, Grossular garnet, Garnet jade, Viluite (of Severgin), Calcic garnet Scientific name : Grossularite Garnet tumbled Mineral Variety : Hydrogrossular
Grossular, A species of Hydrogrossular
Also known as:
Telemarkit, Pechgranat, Kanelstein, Grossular garnet, Garnet jade, Viluite (of Severgin), Calcic garnet
Scientific name: Grossularite Garnet tumbled
Mineral Variety: Hydrogrossular
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Description
Although Garnet crystals are usually very small, some grossulars can be quite massive. These larger crystals are suitable for cutting and polishing so they're commonly turned into wonderful faceted gems, beads, or tumbled stones. The massive crystals of grossular from South Africa are known as Transvaal Jade.
Physical Properties
Colors
Colorless, white, green, yellow, orange, cinnamon-brown, pale red, occasionally pink
Refractive Index
1.680-1.712
Dispersion
0.02
Optical Character
Isotropic
Chemical Properties
Formula
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Elements listed
Al, Ca, O, Si