Red Garnet 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Cabochons periwinkle

periwinkle

it is a gray or brown mineral with a pearly luster

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

Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century which were thought to be rubies are actually red Tourmaline

Red Garnet 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Cabochons periwinkleRed 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.