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1.5" Faceted and Polished Rhodolite Garnet
This is a 1.5" wide, faceted and polished Rhodolite garnet from Mozambique, Africa.
About Rhodolite Garnet
Rhodolite garnet is a vibrant, raspberry-to-rose–colored variety of the pyrope–almandine garnet series, prized for its rich, warm hues and exceptional brilliance. Its name comes from the Greek rhodon, meaning “rose,” a fitting tribute to the gemstone’s lush pink-purple tones. With a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale and a naturally high refractive index, rhodolite displays an impressive sparkle and durability that make it ideal for both jewelry and collector specimens. It is typically found in metamorphic rocks formed under high pressure and temperature, where aluminum-rich minerals recrystallize into garnet during intense geological transformations.
Most of the world’s finest rhodolite comes from East Africa—particularly Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique—though notable deposits also occur in Sri Lanka and the United States. Its clarity and saturated color often require no treatments, adding to its desirability. Beyond its physical appeal, rhodolite is valued for its consistency: it tends to show fewer inclusions than many other garnet varieties and exhibits a clean, glowing translucence even in smaller sizes. Whether cut into faceted gems or polished as cabochons, rhodolite garnet stands out as one of the most elegant and accessible members of the garnet family.
Rhodolite garnet is a vibrant, raspberry-to-rose–colored variety of the pyrope–almandine garnet series, prized for its rich, warm hues and exceptional brilliance. Its name comes from the Greek rhodon, meaning “rose,” a fitting tribute to the gemstone’s lush pink-purple tones. With a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale and a naturally high refractive index, rhodolite displays an impressive sparkle and durability that make it ideal for both jewelry and collector specimens. It is typically found in metamorphic rocks formed under high pressure and temperature, where aluminum-rich minerals recrystallize into garnet during intense geological transformations.
Most of the world’s finest rhodolite comes from East Africa—particularly Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique—though notable deposits also occur in Sri Lanka and the United States. Its clarity and saturated color often require no treatments, adding to its desirability. Beyond its physical appeal, rhodolite is valued for its consistency: it tends to show fewer inclusions than many other garnet varieties and exhibits a clean, glowing translucence even in smaller sizes. Whether cut into faceted gems or polished as cabochons, rhodolite garnet stands out as one of the most elegant and accessible members of the garnet family.
$29
SPECIES
Garnet var. Rhodolite
LOCATION
Mozambique, Africa
SIZE
1.5" wide
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#342103
