Red Garnet 6mm Round AA Grade Beads - 15-16 Inch R0470 its coloring is the result

its coloring is the result of the chemical reaction that occurs when copper is introduced to water

Red Garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet

as a gemstone that is cut into many shapes and often given a high polish

and it can be mottled or striated with veins of these colors

Yellow Opal is transparent to opaque

Red Garnet 6mm Round AA Grade Beads - 15-16 Inch R0470 its coloring is the resultRed 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.