TSAVORITE FROM MERELANI, TANZANIA – NATURAL GREEN GARNET CRYSTALS

These beautiful tsavorite crystals originate from the famous mineral mining area of Merelani in Tanzania and delight with their exceptional natural shades of green.

The six specimens exhibit various color nuances, ranging from deep dark green and intense grass green to a delicate, partially translucent mint green.

Each crystal possesses its own natural form, surface structure, and individual coloration.

Particularly fascinating are the varied crystal formations and the partially preserved dark rock inclusions, which create a beautiful contrast to the green garnet crystals.

A special collector's item from one of Africa's most well-known gemstone regions.


ORIGIN & MINERALOGY

• Mineral: Tsavorite
• Mineral Group: Garnet
• Variety: Green Grossular, Chrome Garnet
• Chemical Formula: Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
• Locality: Merelani, Tanzania
• Region: Lelatema Mountains, Manyara, East Africa
• Color: Light green, mint green to dark green
• Transparency: Mostly opaque to partially translucent
• Crystal System: Cubic
• Mohs Hardness: 6.5–7.5
• Treatment: Natural, not cut or polished
• Packaging: Acrylic collector's box, approx. 27 mm in size


WHAT IS TSAVORITE?

Tsavorite is the green gemstone variety of grossular garnet.

Its characteristic green color is primarily caused by trace amounts of chromium and vanadium within the crystal lattice.

The mineral was discovered in East Africa in the 1960s and later named after Tsavo National Park in Kenya.

High-quality, transparent tsavorites are particularly prized as faceted gemstones.

Naturally grown raw crystals, on the other hand, are of special interest to mineral collectors as they showcase the original crystal habit and the mineral's natural formation.


THE FAMOUS MERELANI HILLS

The Merelani Hills in Tanzania are among the internationally renowned mining areas for extraordinary gemstones and minerals.

The region is particularly famous for its tanzanite deposits.

In addition to tanzanite, beautiful green grossular garnets are also found there, including intensely colored tsavorites and light green grossulars.

The unique geological conditions of this deposit allow for the creation of a fascinating variety of natural crystal shapes and color variations.

The green garnet crystals from Merelani are therefore interesting collector's items for enthusiasts of African minerals.


YOUR SELECTION – SAMPLES 1 TO 6

With this offer, you receive exactly one natural tsavorite crystal per purchase.

You can choose between six different specimens via the product variations.

Sample 1:
Dark green, elongated crystal with a naturally grown surface.

Sample 2:
Compact crystal with intense green coloration.

Sample 3:
Smaller green crystal with an individual, natural crystal shape.

Sample 4:
Elongated, dark green crystal with a striking surface structure.

Sample 5:
Larger, light green crystal with delicate mint green and partially translucent areas.

Sample 6:
Green crystal with natural darker rock inclusions and interesting color distribution.

The respective samples are assigned to the corresponding product photos.

You will receive exactly the crystal shown in the photo of your selected variant.

The crystals differ in size, shape, color, and transparency.

Each specimen is delivered individually in an acrylic collector's box measuring approx. 27 mm.

The size specification refers to the acrylic box, not the individual crystals.


A NATURAL COLLECTOR'S ITEM

These six tsavorite crystals from Merelani offer a fascinating insight into the natural diversity of green garnets.

Their individual crystal shapes and varied shades of green make each specimen a special one-of-a-kind piece.

A beautiful collector's mineral for lovers of rare garnets, extraordinary raw crystals, and African gemstones.

Natural inclusions, growth marks, rock remnants, and irregularities are part of the original character of these minerals.


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