| Garnets are associated with the color red, but
they actually are available in a variety of colors. Mandarin
Garnets were recently discovered in East Africa and are a
variety of Spessartine Garnet.
Their colors range from yellow orange to red orange an are
frequently quite vivid and striking in appearance. These
gemstones are durable and well suited for virtually all jewelry
settings.
Garnets are singularly refractive and typically have
excellent clarity. Mandarin Garnets are not typically treated.
As with other Type II stones, slight inclusions are typical.
Color:
Yellow Orange to Red Orange Refractive Index:
1.70 - 1.84
Chemistry
Magnesium, Manganese Aluminum Si
Hardness:
6.5 - 7.5 Density:
4.12 – 4.32
Crystal Group:
Cubic
Occurrence:
Africa, South America |
