Pink Rhodolite Garnet Rough Parcel
Specifications
| Gemstone | Rhodolite Garnet (Rhodolite) |
| Colour | Pink |
| Form | Natural rough, uncut |
| Total Parcel Weight | 43.7 grams |
| Size Range | 0.5 to 2.6 grams per stone |
| Hardness | 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale |
| Birthstone | January |
| SKU | RPGNT001 |
About Rhodolite Garnet
Rhodolite is a garnet intermediate in composition between pyrope and almandine, showing a distinctive purplish red to raspberry colour that separates it from darker red garnets. It is typically bright and clean. You can read more via gemmological reference, mineral data.
Rhodolite occurs in metamorphic rocks and in the alluvial gravels derived from them, with notable production from Tanzania, Mozambique, Sri Lanka and North Carolina.
Why You Will Love This Parcel
💎 Uncut Material
These stones arrive entirely unshaped, giving you full control over how you orient and form each piece on your lapidary wheel.
✨ Working Hardness
The mineral hardness sits comfortably high on the Mohs scale, allowing these pieces to take a fine polish when you shape them.
🔷 Colour Character
The distinctive pink tone runs throughout the material, offering strong visual appeal for custom wire wrapping and bespoke jewellery projects.
📦 Exactly What Is Pictured
The photographs and video show this parcel. You receive the parcel pictured, not a lookalike.
Popular Uses
Rhodolite is well suited to rings and pendants. It is generally free of eye-visible inclusions and its lighter tone keeps it lively in smaller sizes where darker garnets can look almost black. Rough of this kind is bought by cutters, wire wrappers and collectors rather than set as it is.
Ideal For
- Lapidaries stocking their workshop bench
- Wire wrappers creating organic pendants
- Makers planning a birthday gift
- Collectors of raw garnet specimens
More From Gemystic
Browse the rest of our rough gemstones, see more rhodolite garnet, or view the full catalogue. Everything we list is weighed, measured and photographed individually before it goes online.
Care Instructions
- Wash these raw pieces gently in warm soapy water using a soft brush to remove dust from mining.
- Store individual pieces in separate soft pouches to prevent harder stones from scratching them.
- Avoid exposing the rough to sudden extreme temperature shifts while working or cleaning.
- Avoid ultrasonic cleaners unless a gemmologist has checked the stone first.
Buying From Gemystic
✅ 100% natural, nothing hidden
We do not deal in synthetic or laboratory-grown material. Every piece is photographed to show its real detail, including the inclusions and marks a seller might prefer to leave out of shot.
📮 Delivery arranged with you directly
As soon as your order is placed we contact you to arrange delivery, so nothing about the shipment is a surprise.
↩️ 7-day returns
Returns are accepted within 7 days, counted from the day the item reaches you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly do I receive in this parcel?
You receive the whole lot pictured: 43.7 grams of natural Pink Rhodolite Garnet rough, with individual stones between 0.5 to 2.6 grams. The parcel is not split and the stones are not sold separately.
How should I orient these pieces before cutting?
Examine each piece under strong light to locate internal inclusions and areas of deepest colour saturation. Orient your cabochon blank to position the best colour through the top dome while avoiding structural flaws.
Are these pieces suitable for wire wrapping without cutting?
Yes, many makers choose to cage the natural rough pieces directly in wire without altering them. Their organic crystal shapes provide a rustic, natural aesthetic for pendants.
How durable is this material for daily wear?
Garnet possesses good toughness and lacks easy cleavage, meaning finished items withstand everyday bumps quite well. This makes resulting jewellery practical for rings and bracelets worn regularly.
How do these compare to other pink stones?
Unlike softer minerals, garnet resists scratching from everyday dust and debris due to its robust hardness. Its distinct berry tone also sets it apart from paler pink tourmalines or quartz.
How long does delivery take, and can I return it?
We contact you directly as soon as your order is placed to arrange delivery, so you always know where the parcel is. Returns are accepted within 7 days of the date you receive the item.
Are your stones natural, or are any of them synthetic?
Everything we sell is 100% natural. We do not deal in synthetic or laboratory-grown material, and we do not hide anything about a piece: the photographs are shot to show every detail, including the ones a seller might prefer you did not see.
Are the stones in the photographs the ones I will be sent?
Yes. Every parcel is weighed and photographed as a group before it is listed, and once it sells the listing comes down.
Take the Whole Rhodolite Garnet Parcel
This is a single lot of 43.7 grams. When it sells the listing closes, because there is only one parcel. See the full collection.
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