Rhodolite | Gemstone lexicon RENÉSIM

The purple gemstone

overview

Naming : The name Rhodolite is derived from the Greek rhodos , which means "rose" or "rose stone". The purple color of the gemstone is responsible for its name.
Mineral group: Its belonging to the garnet class also gives it its additional name rhodolite garnet.
Color : The gemstone Rhodolite can take on colors from pink to dark red with a hint of violet or raspberry red.
Cut : Due to its high hardness, rhodolite can be processed into many different cuts.
Special feature : The shine and color of this gemstone are best displayed in daylight.

Color

Rhodolite has a color mixture between red and violet. Purple rhodolites are the most sought after.

carat

The carat number (ct) is the weight of a gemstone: one carat corresponds to 0.2 grams. In general, the heavier a rhodolite, the more valuable it is. Other factors such as color, clarity and cut are also of great importance.

purity

Rhodolite is usually transparent and does not contain any inclusions. The clearer the gemstone, the more valuable it is.

cut

Due to its high hardness and lack of cleavage, it has excellent processing properties. Its hardness and general composition allow for a wide variety of cuts and shapes.

The Rhodolite Garnet and its purple color

The color of the rhodolite is usually lighter than that of the other red garnet varieties. It is extremely popular due to its color mixture of red and violet, with purple being the most popular. The rhodolite can be confused with ruby, other red garnets, spinel, rubellite (red tourmaline) or, in rare cases, amethyst. Its streak color is white.

Special Rhodolites

In 1996, at the auction of Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis's possessions, a flower brooch made of cabochon garnet was auctioned for an incredible $145,000. The largest gemstone ever found is a rhodolite, also discovered in Australia in 1996, which is said to weigh several thousand tons.

Special occasions

birthstone

Rhodolite is considered the birthstone for January.

occurrence of rhodolite

Rhodolite was originally found in North Carolina, USA (Cowee Valley in Mason County), but is now mined in East Africa, Tanzania, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka (around Rathnapura - translated "City of Gems"), Brazil, Thailand, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

jewelry with rhodolite

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