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Umbalite Garnet

about Umbalite Garnet

Umbalite Garnet is a blend of pyrope and almandine garnet and is in a subvariety group called rhodolite garnet. Umbelite differs from other rhodolites, mined in other locations, in that the have a light laveder purple red pink hue that will appear more red/pink in certain lighting and then more lavender/purple in other lighting, very much like a doubly refractive gemstone. This is a unique difference from other rhodolites in that rhodolite as with alll garnets are singly refractive with a Refractive index range from 1.755 to 1.765 which is very limited Umbelites are lighter in tone than other rhodolites that are prone to extinction in poor lighting conditions where they can appear almost black. The color of these rhodolites are sometimes described as "Burgandy Red". The name rhodolite is derived from the greek word rhodon "rose" and lithos "stone". Rhodolite is found in the United States, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Tanzania, and Sri Lanka. It is not common.
 

Umbalite Garnet

Treatment: None
Origin: Tanzania
Hardness: 7-7.5
Shape: Cushion brilliant cut
Clarity: VVS, almost loupe clean
Material: garnet
Width: 6.5mm
Height: 5mm
Length: 8mm
Weight: 1.82 carats
Color: reddish purple to purple


Beautiful reddish purple to purple depending on light source. Excellent cut and polish. VVS, almost loupe clean clarity.

Price: SOLD