Mandarin Garnet

Mandarin Garnet

Mandarin garnet was virtually unknown in big sizes until the beginning of the nineties when an important source was discovered in Namibia.
00000It is a variety of spessartite/spessartine garnet and is sometimes called "Fanta" garnet because of the similarities in colour to the fizzy soda drink.
00000Garnet is said to be of help for arthritis, varicose veins and backache.

Location - Africa

Group - Garnet

R.I. - 1.72-1.87

Hardness - 7.5