7.07g Grossular Garnet Round Qubec Canada

Qubec Canada

Cut: Classic Round Brilliant

In the trade these green garnets are usually referred to as "Mint Garnets" or "Kiwi Garnets"

While suitable for jewelry (Mohs hardness 6

This stone was found in the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan where the material can be found with more orange and yellow hues compared to the deep red stones found in the Taymyr region of northern Siberia

7.07g Grossular Garnet Round Qubec CanadaHeres a big Tanzanian grossular garnet, Key takeaways: 1. This materials color is hard to gauge because it has a fairly thick skin that can alter the perceived color but from what I have seen most of these lighten up after cutting. 2. I polished the flattest side on this stone to check for negative crystals that are sometimes found in this material. 3. This is a Hessonite verity of grossular so youll see some characteristic roiling or the whisky in