Rhodolite - Tanzania

Rhodolite is a variety of garnet that belongs to the pyrope-almandine series, known for its distinct purplish-red hue. Our rhodolite comes from the Umba Valley of Tanzania, a region known for producing some of the finest rhodolite available

2.078 grams / 10.39 carats / 11.2 x 9.2 x 9.2 mm / Should facet eye-clean or better. Some stuff to remove during performing - very fine rutile seen using 10x magnification