hessonite
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
.
Citation Information
Article Title:
hessonite
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
25 October 2013
URL:
https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/science/hessonite
Access Date:
November 21, 2024