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Garnet - Tsavorite - Trillion
Garnet is a gem family.For the similarity in appearance to pomegranate seeds – Garnets are named after the Latin word Granatus that means seed-like.
Garnet Tsavorite
Enhancement code N
Properties:
RI = 1.74
Hardness = 7-7.5
Specific gravity = 3.61
Species – Grossularite
Optic character – SR
Phenomena – none
Care
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush. An ultrasonic cleaner is safe for most garnets, except andradite (demantoid). Do not use a steam cleaner.
Reactions:
Ultrasonic: usually safe
Steamer: never
Heat: fair-poor; temperature changes may cause fracturing
Chemicals: hydrofluoric acid
Major sources:
Brazil, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka Tanzania
