Where Is Rhodolite Garnet Found?

Sources. The principal sources for gem-quality rhodolites are Brazil, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.

Where are rhodolite garnets mined?

Rhodolite Garnet gemstones, like most garnets, are generally not treated. Originally found in the USA, major sources for Rhodolite Garnet Gemstones are Tanzania and North Carolina, USA. Other sources include Burma (Myanmar), Brazil, China, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), and South Africa.

What is the difference between a garnet and a rhodolite garnet?

Lighter in hue than most other red garnets, rhodolite can be distinguished from its darker red siblings thanks to its rich rose-to-raspberry tones with subtle purple variations. Chemically, it's a mix of two varieties of red garnet. Two parts blood-red pyrope, one part purply-red almandine, it is brighter than both.