Garnet is a group of silicate minerals that share similar crystal structures but vary in chemical composition, resulting in a wide range of colors and types. Beyond the commonly known red garnets, this gemstone family includes green, orange, yellow, and even colorless varieties.
Typically deep red to purple-red, almandine garnets are commonly found in regions like India, Sri Lanka, and the United States.
Known for their intense deep red color, pyrope garnets are primarily sourced from the Czech Republic and the United States.
Garnets have been used since ancient times, with evidence of garnet bead necklaces found in Egyptian graves dating back over 5,000 years.
Information
| Color | Reddish Brown |
|---|---|
| Shape/Cut | Step Cut |
| Dimension | 11.7×9.4×6.0mm(Appx.) |
| Weight | 8.72 rt. |
| Lustre | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent |
| Reference Index | 1.75 |
| Specific Gravity | 3.66 |
| SR/DR | SR |
| Inclusion | Present |
| Family | HESSONITE |
| Variety | Natural Garnet |
