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Grossular green garnet
Grossular green garnet , also called tsavorite when it is intense green, is a variety of garnet belonging to the silicate group.
🔍 Characteristics of green grossular garnet:
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Color: Varies from pale green to intense green (emerald). The finest quality is called tsavorite .
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Chemical composition: Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃ (calcium aluminum silicate).
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Hardness: 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale.
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Transparency: from translucent to transparent.
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Luster: Vitreous to resinous.
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Origin of colors: green is mainly due to the presence of vanadium and/or chromium .
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💎 Use in jewelry:
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Green grossular garnet is prized for its bright color and good durability.
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Less well known than the emerald, it is however more affordable and less fragile.
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Tsavorite is highly sought after for its vibrant color without treatment.
🧘♀️ Virtues in lithotherapy:
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Energy of growth, of renewal.
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Helps to strengthen creativity and self-confidence.
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Associated with the heart chakra.
