rhodolite garnet
Rhodolite garnet with red-purple to purple hues.
This type is made by melding pyrope garnet and almandine garnet.
Those with a strong purple flavor are called "grape garnet" and are highly valued.
Garnet is the birthstone for January.
Karatz GemMagazine
" Rhodolite Garnet "
Karatz GemMagazine
" Rhodolite Garnet "