Tsavorite garnet crystal on matrix, natural green garnet mineral specimen for collectors, untreated tanzanian crystal

• One off natural mineral specimen. You will receive the exact piece shown in the photos.
• Selected for colour, form and display appeal. Once sold, it will not be restocked.
• Photographed under neutral lighting to show accurate colour and clarity.

This natural tsavorite garnet specimen comes from the Merelani Hills of northern Tanzania. Several vivid green crystals have formed together across the surface of the matrix, with strong colour, good lustre and enough transparency for light to move through the edges and thinner areas.

What makes this piece work so well is the contrast. The bright green tsavorite stands out immediately against the darker matrix, while the overlapping crystal faces give the specimen far more depth than a single loose fragment. It is a small but exceptionally eye-catching example for a mineral or garnet collection, particularly for someone who values natural crystal form and known provenance.

Specifications

Mineral: Tsavorite Garnet on Matrix
Mineral Group: Green Grossular Garnet
Locality: Merelani Hills, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
Weight: 10.31 Carats
Size: See Thumbnail Photograph for Scale.
Colour: Vivid Green
Transparency: Transparent to Translucent
Form: Natural Intergrown Crystals on Matrix
Treatment: Natural, Untreated and Unheated

Metaphysical Properties

Tsavorite is often associated with confidence, vitality and personal growth. Many people believe it encourages optimism and helps bring renewed energy to periods of change. These beliefs are based on traditional crystal lore and are not scientifically proven.