Garnet - Rhodolite - Trillion Checkers Board Cut

Garnet is a gem family.For the similarity in appearance to pomegranate seeds – Garnets are named after the Latin word Granatus that means seed-like. 

Garnet Rhodolite 
Enhancement code N 
Properties: 
RI = 1.76 
Hardness = 7-7.5 
Specific gravity = 3.84 
Species – Rhodolite 
Optic character – SR 
Phenomena – none 
Care 
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush. An ultrasonic cleaner is safe for most garnets, except andradite (demantoid). Do not use a steam cleaner. 

Reactions: 
Ultrasonic: usually safe 
Steamer: risky 
Heat: fair-poor; temperature changes may cause fracturing 
Chemicals: hydrofluoric acid 

Major sources: 
East Africa, India, Sri Lanka