Rhodolite is a variety of garnet that belongs to the pyrope-almandine series, known for its distinct purplish-red hue. Our rhodolite comes from the Umba Valley of Tanzania, a region known for producing some of the finest rhodolite available
2.989 grams / 14.49 carats / 13.2 x 12.3 x 8.6 mm / Should facet eye-clean or better. Some stuff to remove during performing - very fine rutile seen using 10x magnification
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