Red Garnet Natural 4X6mm Rondelle Faceted - Large Hole Beads 16 oz giving some rubies a slightly

giving some rubies a slightly brownish or purplish tint

orange and rust are due to traces of hematite within the stone

initially as tools because of its hardness

" an allusion to the moon-like white reflections of the mineral or to the quality of the light transmitted from the stone

It is mined in Peru

Red Garnet Natural 4X6mm Rondelle Faceted - Large Hole Beads 16 oz giving some rubies a slightlyRed Garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet, which occurs in many colors. Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cultures and civilizations throughout history, its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. Garnet is used today not only as an ornamental gem, but also for industrial purposes from watch gears and scientific instruments to sandpaper and other abrasives.