Rhodolite
'Rhodolite' The Rescue Gemstone
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Polish
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Rough
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THE FACTS
| Mohs Hardness | 7 - 7.5 |
| Chemical Composition | (Mg, Fe)3Al2 (SiO4)3 |
| Mineral | Pyrope |
Belief & Birthstone
Rhodonite is known as a "rescue stone", rhodonite is believed to ease away love scars and bring on forgiveness in others. Rhodolite Garnet is a crystal of inspiration and emotional healing. It encourages love, kindness and compassion, and promotes self-worth and spiritual growth.
QUALITY FACTORS
| Color | Vary from a rose-pink. Also a purple-pink, a purple-red, to a raspberry-red. |
| Clarity | Translucent to transparent. |
| Cut | Most commoly cut in ovals, cushions and emeralds |
