Gemstone Report

Family: Garnet

Trade Name: Umbalite Garnet

Weight: 11.45ct

Color Daylight: Purple

Shape: Oval

Cutting Style: Faceted

Crown: Brilliant modified

Pavilion: Brilliant

Dimension: 10.95 X 8.86 X 4.75

Enhancement: No indications of heating

Origin: Tanzania

Comment

Umbalite Garnets are the exceptional pink to pinkish-purple Garnets named after the Umba Valley in Tanzania. Umbalite is a relative of Rhodolite and Malaya Garnets. It is usually a mix of Pyrope, Almandine, Spessartine and occasionally Grossular Garnets. Almost all gem-quality garnets are a mix of two or more species.