Red Garnet 6mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch Overstock LTD the fossilized resin of prehistoric

the fossilized resin of prehistoric pine trees

It occurs with wave-like bands of charcoal gray

thought to be derived from trace amounts of titanium

including Diamond

from translucent to opaque

Red Garnet 6mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch Overstock LTD the fossilized resin of prehistoricRed 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.