Rhodolite is a species in the garnet group. Colour of Rhodolite is light to dark purplish red through reddish purple. Brilliance of Rhodolite garnet is a result of its high refractive index.
Rhodolite Treatments:-
This material is reported by G.V. Rogers (unpublished observation) to change from purplish color to a hessonite-type brownish color on heating. A brief check confirmed this change at about 600°C in some rhodolites, but not in others; it could not be reversed by gamma irradiation – Nassau (1984)
Significant Gem Localities:-
Deposits are found in Brazil, India, Sri Lanka, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand and the USA.
WEIGHT PER PIECE OF RODHOLITE
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SIZE
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WEIGHT
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1.00mm
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0.007
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1.25mm
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0.01
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1.50mm
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0.02
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1.75mm
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0.02
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2.00mm
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0.04
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2.25mm
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2.50mm
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2.75mm
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3.00mm
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