hessonite

hessonite, translucent, semiprecious, reddish-brown variety of grossular (q.v.), a garnet mineral.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.

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Article Title: hessonite

Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Date Published: 25 October 2013

Access Date: February 22, 2025