Rhodolite Garnet rough material
Rhodolite is the terms used for Pink shades of Garnet.
Rhodolite comes from many parts of the world. Some of the best comes from Africa.
Garnet has a good hardness, although setters should be careful because the girdle of a Garnet can be brittle and chip.
An owner of jewelry with red Garnets should also be careful not to scuff them or chip them.
