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Garnet - Rhodolite

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Details

Carat
1.00 ct
Dimensions
7.2 x 5.3 x 3.4 mm
Cut
Oval Brilliant cut
Shape
Oval
Cutting style
Brilliant cut
Colour
Garnet
Clarity
Slightly included
Treatment
Untreated
Origin
Tanzania
Stone number
7929
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· Mineralogy ·

Rhodolite

Rhodolite captivates with its intense color palette ranging from rose-red to purplish hues. Its warm glow gives every piece of jewelry an elegant, passionate touch.

7 - 7.5
Mohs hardness
cubic
Crystal system
1.74 - 1.76
Refractive index
Untreated
Natural stone

Properties

Mineral group
Garnet (mixture of pyrope and almandine)
Chemical formula
(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
Colorant
iron
Crystal system
cubic
Hardness (Mohs)
7 - 7.5
Density
approx. 3.7 - 3.9 g/cm³
Refractive index
1.74 - 1.76
Optical character
isotropic (singly refractive)
Birefringence
none
Dispersion
0.026
Pleochroism
none (isotropic)
Fluorescence
inert
Luster
vitreous

Why this stone

With its rare blend of depth and radiance, it is a gemstone that unites modern design with powerful symbolism.

Tradition

Rhodolite stands for passion, vitality, and joy of life. It is said to strengthen the heart’s energy and dissolve emotional blockages.