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Rhodolite Garnet-7X5mm-0.96CTS-Oval Checkers Board
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Shape:
Oval Checkers Board Cut
Weight :
0.96
cts.
Measurements:
7.10
x5.20
x3.60mm
Color:
Fine Brown
Clarity:
Eye Clean
Cut Grade:
Top-Quality Checkerboard Cut
Total Quantity Available:
1
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Price
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6$
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Garnet - Rhodolite - Oval Checkers Board Cut
Garnet is a gem family. For the similarity in appearance to pomegranate seeds – Garnets are named after the Latin word Granatus that means seed-like.
Garnet Rhodolite
Enhancement code N
Properties:
RI = 1.76
Hardness = 7-7.5
Specific gravity = 3.84
Species – Rhodolite
Optic character – SR
Phenomena – none
Care
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush. An ultrasonic cleaner is safe for most garnets, except andradite (demantoid). Do not use a steam cleaner.
Reactions:
Ultrasonic: usually safe
Steamer: risky
Heat: fair-poor; temperature changes may cause fracturing
Chemicals: hydrofluoric acid
Major sources:
East Africa, India, Sri Lanka
