Tsavorite is often found in pods with a coating of quartz or Scapolite. The green color is most often due to vanadium from the host rock but some Tsavorite is also colored by chromium.

The heat and movement of rock hundreds of millions of years ago which formed Tsavorite also shattered most of the crystals. It is very rare to find Tsavorite in larger sizes, especially without inclusions. The majority of faceted stones are below two carats. Many deposits of Tsavorite are small and unpredictable: seams suddenly narrow and disappear, giving no indication where to look next. There have been perhaps 40 different areas where Tsavorite has been mined but only four mining ventures are still producing.

Type 2 description

Type 2 is: Usually eye clean with some visible inclusions.

 EXTREME OVAL FACET INTENSE GREEN TSAVORITE

Weight: 1.02 CT.
Size: 6x5 MM.

Color: Intense Green

Clarity: Eye Clean

Luster: Worlds Best Luster

Origin: Africa

Item # 400100000779

$550.00/ct. US

Price: $561.00 US