6.09 ct. Umba Garnet Hexagon Typically chrome kornerupine are not

Typically chrome kornerupine are not fluorescent but I assume that this stone has just the right amount of chromium to give it this unusual color while still allowing it to fluoresce under UV light

somewhat easy to see with 10X

Origin: Umba Valley

These malaya were found to be a predominant mix of pyrope and spessartine

Key takeaways:

6.09 ct. Umba Garnet Hexagon Typically chrome kornerupine are notAn exceptionally large garnet from the Umba Valley in Tanzania. Typically rough that is big enough to product a stone this size is over saturated for faceting. This is a top tier result of mining efforts. Beautifully cut and shows pink red and purple depending on lighting. Weight: 6. 09 ct. Dimensions: 14. 29x9. 33x6. 68 mm Clarity: VVS Minute inclusions, difficult to see under 10X. Eye clean. Cut: Hexagonal Step Cut Origin: Umba Valley Tanzania