Rhodolite garnet 1,34 ct.

Rhodolite garnet
Weight: 1,34 ct.
Measurements: 7,75 x 4,80 x 3,75 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. It is a mixture of Almandite and Pyrope garnet. Unlike the common red garnets which tend towards a very deep red with a brownish secondary hue, rhodolite is lighter and brighter in color. It has long been a favorite in the jewelry market and often used as a less expensive alternative