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Grossular

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Alexander Schauss
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Grossular, 2.5 cm, from the Merelani mines, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania. Mark Mauthner photo.

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SpeciesGrossular
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.5 x 2.5 x 2.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 111

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Grossular
Mineral guide
Learn about Grossular
calcium-aluminum garnet with emerald to tsavorite greens and hessonite oranges; dodecahedra/trapezohedra in skarns, prized for color and rarity.
Grossular
Regional guide
Grossular from Merelani Hills, Tanzania
from Merelani Hills, Tanzania - green tsavorite garnet with gem-quality, sharp crystals, bright luster, and Merelani morphology prized by collectors.