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Rhodolite

A variety of Pyrope

A rose-red gem variety of Pyrope, used as a gemstone.
Originally described from Cowee Valley, Macon Co., North Carolina, USA.

Classification of Rhodolite

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Other Names for Rhodolite

Synonyms:
Pyrandine
Other Languages:
German:Rhodolit
Spanish:Rhodolita

Other Information

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    Localities for Rhodolite

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