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Rough_Rock
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OK, here''s my best shot at enlightening about tsavorites (and I''ll use emeralds as a comparison, but my intentions are not to bash emeralds, as they are also beautiful):Date: 6/19/2008 2:15:34 PM
Author: firstrock
I agree with getting info. cards printed. It''s a beautiful ring. Enlighten the ignorant, what are tsavorites?
- Is in the family of gemstones known as "Garnets"
- It''s only found in East Africa (along the border between Tanzania and Kenya). So it''s very rare (much more rare than Emeralds).
- It was first discovered in 1967, and originally promoted in the USA by Tiffany & Co. in 1974.
- The colour range of the tsavorite includes a springlike light green, an intense blue-green and a deep forest green.
- It is much less "included" as Emeralds.
- Has almost the same hardness as emeralds, - approximately 7.5 on the Mohs scale - but it is markedly less sensitive. It is not so likely to crack or splinter.
- Is more "brilliant" than Emeralds (Refractive Index of 1.734 vs. Emerald 1.576 vs. Diamond 2.417), a so is a much better pair with Diamonds, Ruby''s, Saphires, as it can "hold it''s own" and not look dull compared to them.
- Is completely natural and untreated (not heated or oiled like most Emeralds).
- Because public awareness of tsavorite is so low, it is MUCH cheaper than Emeralds....but as awareness increases, so will the price.
Anyone, please feel free to correct, and/or add any info if I''m missing anything important.
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