RHODOLITE

 

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Rhodolite is the name used to describe the lovely pinkish, purplish or lavender Red Garnets which are a mixture of Almandite and Pyrope. This name was first used in the late 1800's to describe the new rhododendron shade of Garnets discovered in North Carolina.
Rhodolite Garnets are not as dark as the common Pyrope Garnets.  Rhodolites are normally African in origin and are bright, transparent Gems.  Rhodolites are usually Red stones, purplish Red and the popular Raspberry Rhodolite, rich Purple with bright Lavender highlights.  Prices are based on the color, size and clarity of the stone.

 

Chemical Composition and Name Be3Al2(SiO3)6 - Beryllium Aluminium Silicate
Hardness 7.5 to 8
Refractive Index 1.544 - 1.553
Bi-refringence 0.005 to 0.009
Specific Gravity 2.65 - 2.66
Crystalline System Hexagonal
Optic Sign Negative
Other Optical Properties

 

 Negative

 


 

 

 

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SOURCES FOR THIS GEMSTONE

Sources for this gemstone are Colombia, Tanzania, and Brazil.

TREATMENTS

NON HEATED

CARE

It is usually safe to clean Garnet jewelry in an Ultrasonic cleaner, but risky to use a steamer. We recommend ionic cleaners and/or warm, soapy water and a soft brush as the best way to clean your gemstone jewelry

 
 

 

 

 

 
 
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