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2.25 Ct Natural Umbalite Garnet From Tanzania
- SKU
- Dimensiones (mm)
- 7.460 x 5.760 x 5.320mm
- Peso (cts)
- 2.250
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Colores
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When we heard of a new garnet variety, Umbalite Garnet, that had recently appeared in the market, we were excited to add a new type of garnet to our collection. But in this case, we were to be disappointed. While the so-called Umbalite Garnets are very nice gems indeed, they are not a distinct garnet variety at all. There’s a lesson in this for everyone who buys gemstones.
What is being sold in the market as Umbalite Garnet is actually a rhodolite garnet from Tanzania. Rhodolite is a mixture of almandite and pyrope garnets. The Tanzanian material is high quality, with a vivid pinkish-red or purplish-red color. The first deposit of this material was found in the Umba River area of Tanzania, with a second find in the Morogoro area.
It is also worth noting that there is a different garnet sometimes sold under the confusingly similar name Umba Garnet, which is red-orange in color from a mixture of almandite and spessartite. This gem is closer in chemical composition to Malaia Garnet.
Item specifics
Name: UMBALITE GARNET
Color: REDDISH PINK
Clarity: SI
Treatment: Natural
- SKU
- Dimensiones (mm)
- 7.460 x 5.760 x 5.320 mm
- Peso (cts)
- 2.250
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Colores
-
When we heard of a new garnet variety, Umbalite Garnet, that had recently appeared in the market, we were excited to add a new type of garnet to our collection. But in this case, we were to be disappointed. While the so-called Umbalite Garnets are very nice gems indeed, they are not a distinct garnet variety at all. There’s a lesson in this for everyone who buys gemstones.
What is being sold in the market as Umbalite Garnet is actually a rhodolite garnet from Tanzania. Rhodolite is a mixture of almandite and pyrope garnets. The Tanzanian material is high quality, with a vivid pinkish-red or purplish-red color. The first deposit of this material was found in the Umba River area of Tanzania, with a second find in the Morogoro area.
It is also worth noting that there is a different garnet sometimes sold under the confusingly similar name Umba Garnet, which is red-orange in color from a mixture of almandite and spessartite. This gem is closer in chemical composition to Malaia Garnet.
Item specifics
Name: UMBALITE GARNET
Color: REDDISH PINK
Clarity: SI
Treatment: Natural
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PositivoItem has arrived safely. Real item is not far from the video and pics provided. Looking forward to do business again with you. Best regards... FF Gemstone!!!
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as described thank you
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