This is another NEW FIND of Rhodolite Garnet coming from Afghanistan. We have not had an opportunity to test this, however, we are confident that it is Rhodolite Garnet because of its physical appearance and color (Nodular Formation). In addition, Rhodolite Garnet is known to come from the same mining area. There is a good amount of faceting rough in this lot; however, the majority of this material is relatively small in size only suitable for melee or some other possibly Jewelry projects. 

The cleaner material in this lot tends to be small while larger pieces have clean exteriors with a cloudy core. I would say at least 80%+ of this lot is High Facet Grade. Much of the material has clean areas but will cut only accent stones because inclusions concentrated in the center of the rough. I don't think you will ever see this material in the market via another source because we are the mine holders. In addition, we have priced this to sell quickly.

1. There has been a very limited amount of Garnet that has been produced in Afghanistan and it is rarely facet grade. This is the Second lot of this material that I have seen enter the market.

2. This has not yet been tested and as a result we can't certify the type of Garnet it is. We have taken a few sample stones of this material and are preparing to send them to GIA for a formal analysis in the near future.