The effects of UV and gamma Gd2.6Ca0.4Mg0.25Zr0.65Ga4.1O12 crystals ar
e studied. Under irradiation, the crystals take on yellow-brown color
due to the absorption centered at 24000 cm(-1). The formation mechanis
m of F+-centers, considered to be responsible for the coloration, is d
iscussed.