Grossular
Rocks & Minerals | Namibia
Introduction: What's pale green and named after the botanical name for the gooseberry plant, Ribes grossularia? Its the mineral grossular of course and it forms beautifully coloured crystals often red, orange, green or yellow dodecahedrons. Grey grossular has little or no value but the green and red crystals are the most sought after.
Distribution: The Ais dome skarn deposit in the Omaruru District.
Composition: Silicate.
Crystal system: Cubic.
Lustre: Resinous, vitreous.
Streak: White.
Hardness: 6.5-7.
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