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: Roval
Clarity: VVS, eye clean
Material: Garnet
Width: 5mm
Height: 3.2mm
Length: 6mm
Weight: .70 carats
Color: Light bluish green, mint, strong
Beautiful light bluish green, strong. Excellent cut and polish. VVS, eye clean clarity. Merelani mint garnet have a rare and unique quality in that the have a strong orange pink fluorescence in ultra violet light.