Rhodolite garnet 1,25 ct.

Rhodolite garnet.
Weight: 1,25 ct.
Measurements: 6,80 x 6,20 x 4,20 mm.
Origin: Sri Lanka.
Treatment: None.
Rhodolite was named after the pink rhododendron flower that is native to North Carolina, where it was first discovered.  Now it is found many places in the world. This one is from Sri Lanka. The name is derived from the Greek rhodon (rose) and lithos (stone).