# Tsavorite

> Tsavorite is an intense green garnet (7-7.5 on Mohs) from Kenya and Tanzania, very brilliant and almost free of inclusions; an alternative to emerald.

- Source: https://www.711grados.com/en/tsavorite/
- Language: en
- Note: This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.
- Published: 2026-06-22
- Updated: 2026-06-28
- Translation (es): https://www.711grados.com/es/tsavorita/
- Author: Sandra Sánchez
- Site: 711 Grados (https://www.711grados.com/)

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Tsavorite is a green variety of garnet (grossular) discovered in the 1960s in Tanzania and Kenya. Its vivid green and brilliance make it a cleaner, more durable alternative to emerald.

## Properties

- **Composition:** calcium aluminum silicate with vanadium or chromium.
- **Hardness:** 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale.
- **Color:** vivid green, from mint to forest green.
- **Origins:** Kenya and Tanzania.
- **Treatments:** not usually treated.

## Uses in jewelry

- Everyday rings and pendants.
- An alternative to emerald.
- Vividly colored jewelry.

## Pros and cons

### Advantages

- Very brilliant and clean.
- Durable for everyday wear.
- Not usually treated.

### Limitations

- Large stones are rare and expensive.
- Very limited origin.
- Mistaken for other green gems.

## Care and cleaning

- Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap.
- Tolerates ultrasonic if no fractures.
- Avoid hard knocks.

## See also

- [Gemstones in jewelry](https://www.711grados.com/en/gemstones-in-jewelry/)
- [Garnet](https://www.711grados.com/en/garnet/)
- [Emerald](https://www.711grados.com/en/emerald/)