Grossularia is a mineral belonging to the garnet group. In particular it represents the term rich in calcium and aluminum. Its typical color is green, but it can also be found in brown, orange or yellow colors. The green color is given by the presence of vanadium and chromium impurities inside the crystal lattice of the mineral. Originally it was called by Abraham Gottlob Werner "Kanelstein" "cinnamon stone", but was later renamed in 1808 by the same with the term grossularia due to the similarity between the color of the mineral and that of the gooseberry (Ribes grossularium).
Dimensions
Height (cm): 7.2
Depth (cm): 4.9
Width (cm): 4.5
Weight (g): 292
Property
Chemical Formula: Ca3Al2 (SiO4) 3
Mohs scale: 6.5-7
Relative density: 3.4 - 3.7
Crystalline System: Cubic
