The name rhodolite derives from the Greek words rhodo and lithos, respectively meaning rose and stone. Garnet’s history dates back to the Bronze Age. It was first popularized between the reign of Alexander the Great and the conquest of Rome and is still today considered as a classic gem to possess. In the mid 60’s the best quality rhodolites were discovered in northeastern Tanzania ’s Umba River. The deposit is still exploited but only during the dry season when the water level recedes and deeper portions of the Umba Valley can be accessed.
For its beautiful and intense colors (from pink to purplish red), rhodolite is one of the most popular gemstones, and is considered by many as the “Queen of Garnets”.


Our rhodolites

Our rhodolites are sold either rough or cut. Our parcels of rough, composed of individual stones, range from 0.5 grams to very large pieces.
Many or our cut rhodolites are exceptional either because of their unusual color (very light pink) or because of the size (above 30 carats).

Chemistry: Welcome to admin page
System: cubic
Hardness: 7 - 7.5
Density: 3.74 - 3.94
Ref. Index: 1.75 - 1.77
Birefringence:
Pleochroism: monochroic

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