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Tsavorite

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
German names:
TsavolitTsavorit
Japanese names:
綠色石榴石
Spanish names:
TsavolitaTsavorita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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
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    Madagascar
     
    • Tuléar (Toliara) Province
      • Southwestern Region
        • Ampanihy Department
          • Gogogogo Commune
    Tanzania
     
    • Arusha Region
      • Lelatema Mts
        • Umba Valley
    [MinRec 31:63]
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