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1 to 1 1/2" Wide Polished Rhodolite Garnet
These are beautifully polished rhodolite garnets measuring between 1" and 1 1/2" wide, showcasing the gem’s signature raspberry-to-rose-red color. Each piece exhibits the rich berry tones rhodolite is prized for, with natural translucency and a glossy finish that brings out subtle flashes of magenta and wine-red under good light.
Sourced from East Africa, these garnets have been expertly shaped and polished to highlight their smooth contours and vibrant color saturation. They make excellent display pieces, pocket stones, or additions to a mineral collection where their lush, jewel-like appearance can be fully appreciated.
Quantity discounts are available.
Sourced from East Africa, these garnets have been expertly shaped and polished to highlight their smooth contours and vibrant color saturation. They make excellent display pieces, pocket stones, or additions to a mineral collection where their lush, jewel-like appearance can be fully appreciated.
Quantity discounts are available.
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.
$15
Quantity Discounts
3 to 9 Pieces
$12
10+ Pieces
$10
MINERAL
Rhodolite Garnet
LOCATION
Mozambique, Africa
SIZE
1 to 1 1/2" wide
QUANTITY
1 Garnet
PRODUCT ID
P-1151
