Rhodolite (Archived)

## Rhodolite

Rhodolite is an unaligned Gem that lives in The Fortress on Mars. She is no longer canon to the Mars AU, being replaced by Vivianite.

## Appearance

Rhodolite is the height of a Ruby rather than a Garnet, looking very childlike in height and build. She has pastel pink skin, and her Gemstone is a pink, heart-shaped cabochon, and is on her navel.

Rhodolite's hair is pink and loosely pulled into two ponytails by dark magenta hair bands, adding to her childish appearance. She wears a simple red-violet dress that falls to her knees, with purple trim and a dark magenta belt with her Gemstone serving as the "buckle." She has long, white stockings with magenta slippers.

## Personality

Rhodolite displays behavior more typical of a human child than a Garnet. She is playful, curious, and overall tends to make mistakes both socially and in combat. She knows this and cares, apologizing when necessary. When she is upset, she is known to sit in a quiet spot and pout.

## History

Little is known about Rhodolite's origins. She appeared a couple years after the shattering of Hessonite, and has admitted that she doesn't have any memory of events prior to this. Shortly after her appearance, she was introduced to Tiger's Eye, who, for unknown reasons, took the Garnet in. She has lived a fairly sheltered life in The Fortress ever since.

## Abilities

While Rhodolite's abilities are unknown, it can be assumed she has standard Gem abilities.

### Unique Abilities

* **Laser Manipulation:** Rhodolite has the ability to create and control laser light with no technologic assistance. Depending on her intent, these beams can range from being completely harmless to seriously damaging.

## Relationships

### Tiger's Eye

Rhodolite adores Tiger's Eye, seeing her as something akin to a father figure. She tends to call her "Big T," a nickname she picked up from Chrome Tourmaline and Pezzottaite.

## Trivia

* Rhodolite was originally the Gem version of an original character. She was removed from Mars AU canon after it was noted she did not change much from this "version" of her character and was in need of a facelift.
	+ Another reason Rhodolite was removed was to integrate a different character that Mamaluigithedonutgal had wanted to implement in the Mars AU for some time.
* Rhodolite's ability to manipulate lasers is a reference to yttrium aluminum garnet.
* Rhodolite's Gem cut is unique compared to other Gems of her type (Rhodolite Garnet).
* Rhodolite was associated with a tarot card in the Major Arcana; specifically, "The Sun."
	+ This is due to her friendly and playful, if immature, nature.

## Gemology

* Rhodolite is a trade name for purple, red, or pink garnet. It is generally a mix of pyrope and almandine garnets.
	+ The term "rhodolite" is derived from the Greek word "rhodon," meaning "rose-like," referring to its color.
	+ The most valuable rhodolite garnets are raspberry red.
* Rhodolite, like all forms of garnet, is commonly used in jewelry due to its beauty and durability.
* Garnet, in general, is the traditional birthstone for January and a zodiacal stone for Aquarius. It is also considered a travelers' stone, helping with navigation.
* Rhodolite, as a garnet, is associated with positive feelings, self-confidence, stability, and creativity.