Merelani Mint Garnet
about Merelani Mint Garnet
Merelani Mint Garnet is a trade name for green grossularite garnet that are light in tone. These gems are mined in the Merelani foothills of Tanzania, Hence the name. Darker in tone green grossularlite garnet are known as Tsavorite. These are natural gemstones and quite beautiful. Garnet is the designated birthstone for January.
Merelani Mint Garnet
Treatment: NoneOrigin: Merelani, Tanzania
Hardness: 7-7.5
Shape: Cushion
Clarity: VVS, eye clean
Material: Garnet
Width: 5mm
Height: 3.2mm
Length: 6.8mm
Weight: .88 carats
Color: Light bluish green, mint, strong
Vivid light bluish green mint color. Excellent cut and polish. VVS, eye clean clarity. These garnets are rare and have a strong pink orange fluorescence in ultra violet light. This phenomenon is unique to Merelani mint garnets