Rhodolite garnets appear as a transparent red-pink-purplish gemstones, including all the different shades between violet & red. The colors from different rhodolite sources may vary from a lavender pink to raspberry rose or raspberry red & from purplish-violet (grape) to purplish red Garnet is the birthstone for January & the gem for the second anniversary. Measurements: approx. 11.6 x 6.85 x 5.1mm Faceting: Asymmetrical Elongated Hexagon Carat Weight: approx. 2.94ct Treatment: None Clarity: This gems has some natural inclusions & an open cavity on the crown facet of the gemstone. This is visible in the last photo. It is noticeable under magnification but not the unaided eye when viewed Cutter: The artist behind this gem is unknown Only one available Photography: Images were taken with an iPhone 12 mini using natural daylight for on-hand & images showing scale. Other images & video with white background were taken with the iPhone 12, using the Gem Lightbox Macro with a white or blue light. No photoshop or filters were used. Equipment Used: Smart Weigh Digital Scale Refractometer Polariscope Loupe and/or Microscope Leverage gauge Elongated Hexagon Rhodolite Garnet 2.94Ct
