Malaia Garnet (Malaya Garnet)
Tanzania
4.26 carats
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From the Umba valley in Tanzania, near the border with Kenya, compare with umbalite which in general is used as a name for the pink-purple garnets from the same region.
Malaia Garnet Gemstones by Colour
This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
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Malaia Garnet Gemstones by Size
This table shows distribution of Malaia Garnet gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
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Lightest:0.30 cts
Heaviest:5.25 cts
Average:3.70 cts
Total photos:22
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| General Information | |
|---|---|
| A variety or type of: | Garnet Group |
| Other Names/Trade Names: | |
| Colour | |
| Colour (General) | Yellowish-brown, brownish pink through a cinnamon to a crisp honey brown and reddish brown to a brick or brown-orange. In the very finest stones there is a complete absence of the brownish hue., Luck Be A Lady Tonight – The Discovery of Malaya Garnet (2005) |
| Geological Environment | |
| Where found: | From alluvial deposits, country rock is biotite, quartz and feldspar gneiss., Luck Be A Lady Tonight – The Discovery of Malaya Garnet (2005) |
| Further Information | |
| Mineral information: | Malaia Garnet information at mindat.org |