The name jade has been, and continues to be, applied to a variety of materials that superficially or closely resemble jade but are not composed of either jadeite or nephrite. Some of the problem can...
Garnet, the January birthstone, derived its name from the Latin word granatus, meaning like a grain, which refers to the mode of occurrence wherein crystals resemble grains or seeds embedded in the matrix....
How light is too light to be classified as Tsavorite Green Garnet ? The answer is never! Garnet green in color (grossular garnet or grossularite) is considered tsavorite from very pale or spring green in color...