Pyrope is the magnesium end-member garnet. Gem pyrope is usually deep red. Rhodolite is a pyrope-almandine mix, not a separate species.
This page is only for Pyrope. Comments below are for this material.
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Pyrope
Specimen Details
- Hardness (Mohs): 7–7.5
- Chemical Formula: Mg3Al2(SiO4)3
- Crystal System: Isometric
- Size: Specimen size varies; record the piece, not the species