FA-GARN024RH-002-056

Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification FA-GARN024RH-002-056

IDENTIFICATION : Natural red Rhodolite Garnet - 1.256 ct - octagon - unheated

Species : Natural Garnet
Variety : Rhodolite Garnet 

DESCRIPTION

Shape & Cutting Style : octagon
Measurements : 7.3 x 5.2 x 2.9 mm
Carat Weight : 1.256 carat
Color : medium red (purplish)
Clarity : comparable to I2
Luster : Vitreous
Transparency : Transparent

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
chipped on down side not influencing

Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:

This octagon-shaped Rhodolite Garnet, weighing 1.256 ct and not subjected to heating, displays a good purplish red color, resulting in purplish red to clear red undertones with very little daylight required. cut grade is good, symmetry is good, and polish grade is good, luster is very good