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Garnet - Grossular

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Details

Carat: 0.64 ct
Dimensions: 4.9 x 4.9 x 3.4 mm
Cut: Brilliant
Shape: Round
Cutting style: Brilliant cut
Colour: Dark Taupe
Clarity: Moderately included
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Stone number: 7786

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· Mineralogy ·

Hessonite

In its deepest expression, hessonite moves from cinnamon into warm orange-brown - earthy, calm, and with the characteristic swirling inner texture of grossular garnets.

7 - 7.5

Mohs hardness

cubic

Crystal system

1.735 - 1.750

Refractive index

Untreated

Natural stone

Properties

Mineral group: Garnet (grossular)
Chemical formula: Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
Colorant: iron and manganese
Crystal system: cubic
Hardness (Mohs): 7 - 7.5
Density: approx. 3.57 - 3.73 g/cm³
Refractive index: 1.735 - 1.750
Optical character: isotropic (singly refractive)
Birefringence: none
Dispersion: 0.027
Pleochroism: none (isotropic)
Fluorescence: inert
Luster: vitreous

Why this stone

A brown with fire inside - the natural inclusions make every stone one of a kind.

Tradition

Hessonite is associated with grounding, courage, and creative drive. It is traditionally believed to support self-confidence and clear focus.

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Elipse Ring w/ Grossular Garnet

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US$ 289.00