Demantoid Garnet is a brilliant green variety of garnet colored by chromium and ferric iron. It is considered to be the rarest and most valuable member of the garnet group of minerals .
Demantoid Garnet ; Source:modernjewelers.com
- Demantoid has an exceptionally high refractive index making it not only the most brilliant garnet but also more brilliant than both ruby and sapphire.
- Demantoid garnet also has exceptional fire and boasts the highest dispersion rating of any jewelry gemstone available today, even exceeding that of fine diamond. Like most green garnets, demantoid is typically found only in small sizes.
- Russian demantoid is highly prized for its distinctive golden 'horsetail' inclusions , shown below .
- Physically, Demantoid garnet is thought to help alleviate symptoms of arthritis, varicose veins, backache, liver disorders and prevent hemorrhages.
Shining bright,
Fiery Yellowish Green light,
Lighter than Emerald,
Nevertheless harder in might!
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