FA-GAR23PA-211-104

Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification FA-GAR23PA-211-104

IDENTIFICATION : Rhodolite Garnet, 3.80 ct, pear

Species : Natural Garnet
Variety : Rhodolite Garnet

DESCRIPTION

Shape & Cutting Style : Pear, mixed cut
Measurements : 10.9 x 7.9 x 4.8 mm
Carat Weight : 3.80 carat
Color : deep red (purplish-orangy)
Clarity : comparable to SI3
Luster : Vitreous
Transparency : Transparent
origin : Not checked

Dispersion: 0.026 checked
Hardness: 7-7.5
Specific Gravity 3.79-3.80 checked = in margin
Refractive index : 1.745-1.761 checked = in margin

COMMENTS

No indications of heating - No indications of  other treatments
Small roughness on the girdle, not influencing quality
Rhodolite garnet is a blend between almandine and pyrope
Inclusions: tiny internal crystals.

Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:

This 3.8 ct pear unheated Rhodolite Garnet has a bright pinkish purple color with some orangy hues, displaying magnificent deep red and purple without needing much sunlight. With a good cut grade, fair to good symmetry, and a fair polish, it has a vitreous luster. The gemstone has a tiny, barely noticeable roughness on the girdle that does not affect its overall quality.