FA-GARN025MA-002-338

Natural Malaya Garnet - 1.23 ct - Cushion - Kenya - magnificent color - VS

Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification FA-GARN025MA-002-338

IDENTIFICATION

Species : Natural Garnet
Variety : Malaya Garnet

DESCRIPTION

Shape & Cutting Style : Cushion, Brilliant cut
Measurements : 6.4 x 5.9 x 3.7 mm
Carat Weight : 1.23 carat
Color : Pinkish Orange
Clarity : comparable to VS1
Transparency : Transparent
origin : Kenya, Africa
Dispersion: 0.022-0.027 
Hardness: 7-7.5
Specific Gravity 3.75-4.00
Refractive index: 1.74–1.78

COMMENTS

No indications of heating - No indications of  other treatments

Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:

This exquisite garnet is a unique "hybrid" of Pyrope, Spessartite, and Almandite garnets, known as Malaya Garnet. It is exceptionally rare, found only in Kenya and Tanzania, and its scarcity often results in high prices. 
Could be referred to as imperial malaia garnet