.72 ct. Merelani Mint Garnet Tourmaline This is a top tier

This is a top tier result of mining efforts

it name is derived from its axe-shaped or wedge-like crystals

completely natural and untreated and has inclusions the are commonly found in the mineral deposit

Origin: Kangala

Origin: Lindi Tanzania

.72 ct. Merelani Mint Garnet Tourmaline This is a top tierThere only a handful of deposits known for this gem in Kenya and Tanzania. In the trade these green garnets are usually referred to as "Mint Garnets" or "Kiwi Garnets". Weight: . 72 carats Dimensions: 6. 37x4. 27x2. 90 mm Clarity: VS Minor inclusions, somewhat easy to see with a 10x loupe. Origin: Meralani Tanzania Treatments: None