Natural Hessonite

Hessonite garnet is a variety of grossularite. It is common in the gem gravels of Sri Lanka and, practically all the gem material is obtained from this locality. From a gemological perspective the peculiar and unique treacly streaks give the stone's interior an oily or even glasslike appearance.

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Hessonite Profile

Color information:	Brownish-orange, brownish yellow, aurora red
Refractive Index:	1.72-1.74
Chemical Composition:	Ca3Al2(SIO4)3
Hardness:	7.25
Density:	3.65
Crystal Group:	Cubic
Ocurrence:	Sri Lanka, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Madagascar
Sign of the Zodiac:	N/A
Month of the year:	N/A

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