.72 ct. Merelani Mint Garnet Tourmaline A bright orange hessonite garnet

A bright orange hessonite garnet from the now closed Jeffery Mine Quebec Canada

Treatment: None

Precision cut by Lucas Evans in to a custom design by Laborie

it name is derived from its axe-shaped or wedge-like crystals

While many of the surrounding gems displayed more muted tones

.72 ct. Merelani Mint Garnet Tourmaline A bright orange hessonite garnetThere only a handful of deposits known for this gem in Kenya and Tanzania. In the trade these green garnets are usually referred to as "Mint Garnets" or "Kiwi Garnets". Weight: . 72 carats Dimensions: 6. 37x4. 27x2. 90 mm Clarity: VS Minor inclusions, somewhat easy to see with a 10x loupe. Origin: Meralani Tanzania Treatments: None