The name Mali was conferred on a previously unknown, brilliant, dispersive, yellow, green and brown garnet only a few years ago based on where the first specimens were being mined in West Africa. Colors range from yellow to yellowish green to yellowish brown to brown. Cut stones are remarkable for their brilliance, luster and most notably their dispersion when body color is light enough to let it show. As with all garnets, no special care is necessary in setting or wearing and they are suitable for all jewelry uses. No enhancements or synthetics are known in the market.