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Sri lankan loose gem Natural Hessonite Garnet - orange red 4 cts
$ 68.64
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Description
Sri lankan loose gem Natural Hessonite Garnet - orange red 4 cts.100% Natural Ceylon- Not treated in any way.
Rare Collectors Gem
Will make a Gorgeous Ring or Pendent accented with Diamonds.
Gem with High Lustre and Good Clarity.
Large Sizes are Extremely Rare!
A Gem of Lasting Beauty.
Hessonite Garnet - Widely used in Astrology.
Refractive Index: 1.72-1.74
Hardness: 7.25
Chemical Comp: Ca3Al2 (SIO4)3
Density: 3.65
Crystal Group: Cubic
Hessonite Garnet is a variety of grossularites. Quite common in Sri Lanka- the chief source country. This has unique treacle streaks, honey flowing effect, with an oily glasslike appearance. This gem is widely used in Astrology.
Location Rathpapura, Kahawatta, Rakwana Sri Lanka
THE HISTORY OF GEMS IN CEYLON (SRI LANKA)
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon gem industry has a very long and colorful history. Sri Lanka was affectionately known as Ratna-Dweepa which means Gem Island. The name is a reflection of its natural wealth. Marco Polo wrote that the island had the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the world.