RHODOLITE/UMBALITE

Lot: Garnet-294

   

    

   

COLOR: Cherry Red, Cranberry, Pinkish Rose Red, Pinkish Purplish Red to Rose Red
CLARITY: Most stones will cut eye-clean to slightly included (60%+ High to Top Facet Grade)
ORIGIN: Tanzania
SIZE: Stones range in size from Approximately 2.64 to 13.89 Carats (4.83+ Carat Average)
WEIGHT: 450.00 Carats (93 Pieces) 90 Grams
PRICE: $135.00 ($.30 Per Carat / $1.50 Per Gram)
DESCRIPTION:

Vibrant Lot of Pinkish Purplish Red to Pinkish Red Tanzanian Rhodolite and Umbalite Garnet Faceting Rough. This material was sold to us as Rhodolite Garnet; however, we have not tested it and therefore can not ascertain whether it is or is not Rhodolite (We are confident that the bulk of this material is Rhodolite; however, there look to be a handful of stones that fall outside of the color typically associated with Rhodolite). This Lot is running roughly 60%+ High Facet Grade with the remainder being a mix of lower Facet Grade qualities and Cabbing Rough. Some stones do have inclusions and silk; however, the lot is a bargain not to be missed. The lot is priced to sell so don't miss out.

COOL FACTS:
  1. Bright Pink and Pinkish Red Garnet is a rarity as the market is overflowing with overly dark Red and Brownish Red material that has become the norm for facet grade garnet.