Tsavorite

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A dark green garnet. countable, uncountable

    "Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade."

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"Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade."

Etymology

Named after the Tsavo East National Park in Kenya, where it can be found.

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tsavorite garnet

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