FA-GARN024RH-001-137

Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification FA-GARN024RH-001-137

IDENTIFICATION : Natural red Rhodolite Garnet - 2.613 ct - octagon - unheated

Species : Natural Garnet
Variety : Rhodolite Garnet

DESCRIPTION

Shape & Cutting Style : octagon, mixed cut
Measurements : 8.9 x 6.9 x 3.6 mm
Carat Weight : 2.613 carat
Color : red 
Clarity : comparable to SI2
Luster : Vitreous
Transparency : Transparent
origin : Africa

Dispersion: 0.026 
Hardness: 7-7.5
Specific Gravity 3.79-3.80 
Refractive index : 1.745-1.761 

COMMENTS

No indications of heating - No indications of  other treatments

Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:

This octagon-shaped Rhodolite Garnet, weighing 2.613 ct and not subjected to heating, displays a good color natural color, resulting in purplish red to orangey red undertones in daylight. cut grade is good, symmetry is fair, and polish grade is fair to good , fair luster.
Tiny inequalities on girdle not visible without magnification