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Tsavorite

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Merelani Hills (Mererani), Lelatema Mts, Arusha Region, Tanzania
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Name:After the Tsavo National Park, Kenya, which lies near the type locality in Tanzania, along the Kenyan border.
A variety of Grossular

A green chromian, vanadian Grossular.

Classification of Tsavorite

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Other Names for Tsavorite

Synonyms:
Tsavolite
Other Languages:
German:Tsavolit
Tsavorit
Japanese:綠色石榴石
Spanish:Tsavolita
Tsavorita

Other Information

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References for Tsavorite

Reference List:GIA Gem Reference Guide 1995.

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    Localities for Tsavorite

    (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.
    Kenya
     
    • Coast Province
      • Taita Taveta District
          • Tsavo National Park
    • Rift Valley Province
      • Turkana District
        • Lodwar
    		http://www.cigem.ca/353.html
    Madagascar
     
    • Tuléar (Toliara) Province
      • Southwestern Region
        • Ampanihy Department
          • Gogogogo Commune
    Tanzania
     
    • Arusha Region
      • Lelatema Mts
    		[MinRec 31:63]
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