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2.12cts PAIR TERRIFIC!!! HIGH END ITEMS
100% Natural RHODOLITE GARNET with Top Fire
MAKE AN AWESOME PAIR OF EARRINGS OR PENDANT
Rhodolite garnet is a raspberry-red, purplish-red or rose-coloured garnet. It is a mix of pyrope and almandine in composition. Rhodolite garnet gets its name from the Greek word, "rhodon", meaning "rose coloured", which refers to its pinkish hue.
The name "garnet" comes from the Medieval Latin word, "granatum", which is an adjective meaning "dark-red". It is thought that this adjective could have been extracted from the word "pomegranate", due to the colour of the seed coats or shape of the seeds. However, the word could also have come from another Medieval Latin word; "granum", referring to red dye. The use of red garnet dates back thousands of years, when it was used by Egyptian pharaohs for both decorative and ceremonial purposes. The ancient Romans also wore garnet rings and traded garnet gemstones. The best rhodolite garnet gemstones are a vivid raspberry-red colour.
Rhodolite garnet deposits occur in Brazil, Burma (Myanmar), China, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), South Africa, Tanzania, the USA and Zimbabwe.
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Gem Type: TERRIFIC!!! HIGH END ITEMS 100% REAL GENUINE Natural Rhodolite GARNET
Shape: OVAL
Quantity: 2
Total Weight: 2.12cts
Colour: RED picture with TOP FIRE
Clarity: VVS
Size: 6.61x5.62x3.86mm
Treatment: UNHEATED
Origin: MADAGASCAR
Hardness: 7 - 7.5 MOH'S SCALE