Cushion-cut pink rhodolite with a chunky dark rough piece.

Details

• Stone: rhodolite garnet
• Origin: Tanzania
• Set: 1 faceted gem (cushion cut, pink) + 1 chunky dark rough piece
• Presentation: Black glass-top gem box, 2" x 2" x 0.5"
• Quantity: 1. Exact set pictured

History & facts

Rhodolite is the pink to raspberry-red variety of garnet, a mix of the pyrope and almandine garnet species. Its name comes from the Greek rhodon, "rose." Tanzania's Umba Valley is a noted source. Garnet has been used as a gemstone since the Bronze Age.

Metaphysical properties (Judy Hall, The Crystal Bible)

• Revitalizes, purifies and balances energy
• Inspires love and devotion; said to dissolve ingrained behavior patterns
• Traditionally a protective stone, worn as a talisman
• Birthstone: January
• Zodiac: Aquarius
• Chakras: base, heart