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Hessonite Stone

Quick Facts on Hessonite Stone

Chemical Formula :Ca3Al2Si3O12
Color :Red (with orange shade)
Hardness : Up to 7.5
Specific Gravity :3.64 to 3.69
Mineral Name :Grossular
Hessonite Stone Hessonite gem stones have another name i.e Cinnamon. This stone is a variety of Grossular mineral that consists aluminum and calcium and belongs to Garnet group. The name has been derived form Greek name " hesson". This means inferior in connotation to its lower density and harness. The prime color of these stones is red that is little bit inclined towards orange. Initially, when these gem stones were invented, these were regarded as Zircon. The important sources of these gem stones are Sri Lanka, Brazil and California (U.S.A).




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