Pair Faceted Rhodolite Cabochons Cabs Russia Siberia

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Description

FACETED RHODOLITE CABOCHONS

This is the pair of oval faceted rhodolite cabochons. Dimensions: 0.4 x 0.2 x 0.2″ (0.9 x 0.6 x 0.4cm). Total weight – 18.5ct (3.7 grams). Origin: Russia, Siberia.

Some information about rhodolite:

Rhodolite is a varietal name for rose-pink to red mineral pyrope, a species in the garnet group. It was first described from Cowee Valley, Macon County, North Carolina.

The name is derived from the Greek “rhodon” for “rose-like”, in common with other pink mineral types. This coloration, and the commonly inclusion-free nature of garnet from this locality, has led to rhodolite being used as a gemstone.

Rhodolite like other varietal names is not officially recognized as a mineralogical term, but rather used as an accepted trade name.

Additional information

Weight 4 g