The facts
What mali Garnet actually is
The species behind mali Garnet is grossular–andradite (garnet group), Ca₃(Al,Fe)₂(SiO₄)₃; it forms in the cubic system.
Fe³⁺ with V, giving yellow-green to brownish-green with notable dispersion is responsible for the colour — and the chromophore, not the name, is what decides whether a colour is stable.
On the instruments it reads a refractive index of 1.760–1.790 and a specific gravity of about 3.64–3.87, with none cleavage.
Where mali Garnet comes from
Commercial material comes from Sandaré, Kayes Region, Mali.
One source only — which is unusual, and which means an origin claim naming anywhere else is either a mistake or a different material.
How mali Garnet is treated
Untreated. Intermediate grossular–andradite chemistry gives it a higher dispersion than most garnets, which is its main visual appeal.
We state the treatment on every stone, including when the honest answer is that it cannot be determined. A treatment disclosed is a fact; a treatment discovered later is a refund.
What mali Garnet is confused with
Watch for Grossular, Demantoid, Chrysoberyl, Sphene and Peridot — these are what turn up sold under this name.
The separation is rarely a matter of opinion: refractive index 1.760–1.790 and specific gravity 3.64–3.87 settle most of it in a minute, and magnification settles the rest.
What mali Garnet is used for
The trades that buy mali Garnet are jewellery and mineral collecting. They do not want the same thing, and they do not pay in the same unit.
We quote each application in the unit that trade actually buys in, by the carat or by the specimen.
Durability and care
Hardness 6.5–7; cleavage none. That combination decides what it can safely be set into.
With no cleavage plane to worry about, the practical limit is abrasion rather than breakage, and it takes daily wear well.
Warm water, mild soap and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners on anything fracture-filled, stabilised, dyed or visibly included.
What mali Garnet costs
Expect roughly $50–400/ct, depending on quality.
That is a range, not a quote. Colour, size, clarity, cut and origin move the figure a long way inside it, and the only honest price is one given against a specific stone. Send us what you need and we will price it.
Questions
Is mali Garnet treated, and how?
Untreated. Intermediate grossular–andradite chemistry gives it a higher dispersion than most garnets, which is its main visual appeal.
Where does mali Garnet come from?
Sandaré, Kayes Region, Mali. That is the only commercial source.
Is mali Garnet hard enough to wear every day?
Yes. At 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale with no cleavage plane, it handles daily wear well. The practical limit is gradual abrasion rather than chipping.
How much does mali Garnet cost?
Indicatively $50–400/ct. Colour, size, clarity and origin move the price a long way within that, so treat it as a range and ask for a quote against a specific stone.
What is mali Garnet confused with?
Most often Grossular, Demantoid, Chrysoberyl, Sphene and Peridot. A refractive index of 1.760–1.790 and a specific gravity near 3.64–3.87 separate it quickly.
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