Spinel
Featured
Mahenge Spinel
Neon Flame from Tanzania
Tanzania·8.0 Mohs
Neon saturationMahenge Plateau origin
Carat range0.5–8 ct
Discovered in Tanzania's Tsavo region in 1967, tsavorite garnet rivals the finest emeralds with vivid, saturated green and natural clarity that needs no oiling. Above 2 carats, tsavorite becomes exceptionally rare; above 5 carats, museum quality.
Mining Origins
Key Attributes
No treatments ever needed
Vivid vanadium green
Tsavo Region origin
Rivals fine emeralds
About Tsavorite Garnet
Natural tsavorite garnet from Tanzania and Madagascar. Vivid green grossular garnet. Buy tsavorite gemstones with origin certificates. Emerald alternative.
Specifications
Category
GarnetPrimary Origin
TanzaniaHardness
7.5 MohsCarat Range
0.3–10 ctColour Profile
Africa's Finest Green