Grossular
specimen number:
9711474
location:
Merelani Hills, Simanjiro, Manyara, Tanzania
description:
A superb glassy translucent crystal of grossular, this is the variety known as tsavorite, with minor attached graphite. In super condition, this is beautifully fluorescent orange under longwave ultraviolet light. An outstanding thumbnail for the species.
Size: 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.7 cm (thumbnail)
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