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Grossular

Grossular

Grossular

Grossularite Garnet tumbled

A species of Hydrogrossular, Also known as Telemarkit, Pechgranat, Kanelstein, Grossular garnet, Garnet jade, Viluite (of Severgin), Calcic garnet

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.

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Physical Properties of Grossular

Colors

Colorless, white, green, yellow, orange, cinnamon-brown, pale red, occasionally pink

Streak

White

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Chemical Properties of Grossular

Formula

Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃

Elements listed

Al, Ca, O, Si

Optical Properties of Grossular

Refractive Index

1.680-1.712

Dispersion

0.02

Optical Character

Isotropic

Characteristics of Grossular

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Apache Tears tumbled

Apache Tears tumbled is black, although light can be viewed through it. It is usually in the shape of a teardrop and poses a healthy challenge to amateur rock tumblers. Apache Tears tumbled are only found in Southwest USA and Mexico. It is made into pendants, cabochons, and set in jewelry.

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Albite is a common member of the feldspar family. Its white or colorless crystal is fairly hard and takes a polish well, and so may very occasionally be carved into a gemstone, especially in the rare instances where it has a slight hue to it. They are usually only of interest to specialist collectors. Albite is also used occasionally in glass and ceramics manufacturing.

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Sugilite tumbled

The rare sugilite tumbled is found in shades of bright pink through to deep purple. First found in Japan, significant sources of sugilite tumbled have been located in South Africa, India, and Canada. It is made into beads, cabochons, and carved into figurines. It is also used as an inlay for decorative boxes.

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The rare rhodonite is of a bright pink color with black/dark grey spots and stripes when tumbled. Small deposits are found worldwide, including in Sweden, Brazil, Madagascar, and England. It is often used for carving, cabochons, and beads. The very rare transparent rhodonite crystals are made into multi-faceted gemstones.

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Morganite tumbled

Morganite tumbled is primarily prized for its color, which can vary from pale red-purple, across rose and salmon, to purplish red. Found in Brazil, Madagascar, and California (USA), the material can be tumbled, but it's mostly cut into beautiful faceted gems. Highly popular and valued, it makes an excellent jewelry stone.

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Zebra Marble tumbled

Zebra Marble tumbled has unique black (sometimes red/brown) and white banding throughout, resembling the stripes of a tiger or zebra. Currently only found in Australia, zebra Marble tumbled was carved for statues by the native people of its locality. Now, it is popular for beads, tumbled stones, and ornamental decorations.