Tsavorite

Green to emerald green variety from Kenya and Tanzania; discovered in the early 1970s; named for Tsavo, Kenya.

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Grossular

Tsavorite — specimen 0094, photo © NMNHS

Material from ‘Repository’

4 specimens: 0142 — 0.73 ct, Tanzania; 0094 — 0.57 ct, Kenya; 0638 — 0.10 ct, Kenya, Coast Province, Taita-Taveta, Tsavo; 0178 — 0.22 ct, Kenya, Coast Province, Taita-Taveta, Tsavo.

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