Hardness: 6.50
Refractive Index: 1.85-1.89
Specific Gravity: 3.85
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Origination: The former Russia, Zaire, Kenya, the United States & others.
Care & Cleaning: Soft polishing cloth, plain water rinse, mild solution of soap & water or commercial jewelry cleaner.
Fiction, Facts & Folklore:
The demantoid garnet is the most sought after member of the andradite group.
Chromium is the primary coloring agent for demantoid garnet.
Demantoid is sometimes found with inclusions of asbestos. Because of their wispy shape, these inclusions are sometimes known as �horsetails�.
Demantoid garnet is generally more costly than the tsavorite, an emerald-green grossular garnet.
The demantoid garnet was first discovered in the Ural Mountains of the former Russia. It is considered even today its� most significant source.
If your name is �Dennis� the demantoid is considered to be your gem. Its� connection to the author is obvious!
For more information, see �andradite garnet�.