296 Hidden and Pratt — Rhodolite, a new variety of garnet. 



Although the agreement of the analysis, as deduced, and 

 the theory is not absolutely close, it must still be regarded as 

 on the whole satisfactory and the formula 2Mg 3 Al 2 (Si0 4 ) 3 . 

 Fe 3 Al 2 (Si0 4 ) 3 may be accepted as expressing the composition of 

 this mineral. 



The analysis proves that this garnet is not almandine nor 

 wholly pyrope and is distinctive enough in color alone to merit 

 a varietal name. We, therefore, propose the name of Rhodolite, 

 from the two Greek words pohov, a rose, \160s, a stone, as 

 an appropriate name for this new gem. This name has been 

 selected as describing its most prominent character, namely, its 

 delicate rose-like color. It will be seen that these new gems 

 are very unlike all kinds of garnets hitherto described. 

 Cowee Valley, N. C, March 14, 1898. 



