Washington Grossular Garnet (Hydrogrossular Jade/Transvaal Jade) Rough (2.5 lbs)

Description

Item Details
Material:
Washington Grossular Garnet
Weight:
2.482 lbs
Dimensions:
128 mm x
113 mm x
37 mm
Price:
9.99
Washington Grossular Garnet
A gorgeous variety of grossular garnet harvested locally in western Washington state from Bull Trout Jade's federal mining claims.  Also known as Transvaal Jade or hydrogrossular garnet jade, g
rossular garnet is the calcium-aluminium species of the garnet group.
Grossular garnet from Washington generally forms with a white/clear massive garnet base with green garnet crystals distributed throughout, though other colors do show up on occasion, including a fascinating translucent "root beer" color.  This beautiful stone has gained increasing popularity recently due to it's remarkable visual similarity to Burmese (Myanmar) jadeite.  Unlike jadeite, however, grossular garnet is actually harder with a mohs hardness rating of 7 - 7.5.  This wonderful carving material also takes a beautiful polish almost instantly using standard jade polishing techniques, which makes it a superb jadeite replacement.  Pictures of both a finished (carved) pendant and a finished carving in the major "icey" and green/white varieties found in our deposits have been included for reference.
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