February 15, 2021
Rhodolite Garnet
Rhodolite garnet is a gemstone that belongs to the garnet family. It is transparent and has a rich red-purple color reminiscent of berries such as raspberries. It owes its name to the Greek word “rhodon” which means: like the rose.
It has a hardness of 7-7.5 on the Mohs scale.
It is naturally present in several places in the world including: Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania etc.
It is an attractive stone for jewelry thanks to its beauty, brilliance and durability.
