Red Garnet 4x6mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Agate12mm including Moonstone

including Moonstone

It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the mineral Cacoxenite

and because its hardness has made the stone perfect for beads and cabochons

giving some rubies a slightly brownish or purplish tint

Red Garnet 4x6mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Agate12mm including MoonstoneRed 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.