Exceptional Lot 136.40 cts Premium Natural Green Tsavorite Garnet Rough Crystals- 27.28 g - (4)

Tsavorite garnet is a rare and precious green garnet variety belonging to the grossular group, valued for its vivid green hues and brilliance that rivals emeralds. Discovered relatively recently in the 1960s in East Africa, particularly Tanzania and Kenya, tsavorites have brought a fresh spectrum of green gemstones to the market. This lot consists of rough crystals totaling approximately 136.40 carats (about 27.28 grams), indicating high-quality material suitable for cutting and gem crafting. The rough nature preserves the natural crystal faces and geometry before any lapidary refinement. Tsavorite's intense green color is caused by traces of vanadium and chromium and is prized for being eye-clean, meaning inclusions are minimal or not visible to the unaided eye, unlike many emeralds. The gemstones form in metamorphic rocks under specific environmental conditions conducive to their distinctive composition. Collectors and jewelers alike prize tsavorite for its hardness, durability, and vibrant coloring, making it ideal for high-end jewelry. This exceptional lot highlights the significance of rough gems in the gemstone market, where quality rough material is key to producing fine finished stones.