Grossular Garnet is a lesser known member of the Garnet family, and its varieties include Tsavorite, Transvaal (often mistaken for Jade) and Hessonite. The most popular shade for Grossular Garnets is green, but they can be found in varying shades of green, yellow and through the oranges and reds.
Alternative Names | Gooseberry Garnet |
Colour | Green, Yellow, Pink |
Hardness | 6.5 - 7 |
Crystal system | Isometric |
Streak | White to Brownish White |
Lustre | Vitreous |
Main Locations | Russia, Canada, Italy, India, Kenya, Madagascar |
Chakra | Heart |
Zodiac | Aquarius, Capricorn, Cancer |
Numerology | 6 |
Planetary | Mars |
Element | Fire, Earth |