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Hessonite
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Faiallo Pass, Urbe, Savona Province, Liguria, Italy
© Chris Mavris
| Name: | From the Greek "Hesson," for "inferior," in allusion to its lower hardness and density than most other garnet varieties. | ||
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A variety of Grossular
A gemmy, more or less orange (due to small iron content) variety of Grossular garnet.
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Hessonite. Currently in public beta-test.
A gemmy, more or less orange (due to small iron content) variety of Grossular garnet.
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Hessonite. Currently in public beta-test.
(TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
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