Red Garnet 6mm Round - Large Hole Beads Blue which forms in geodes and

which forms in geodes and is generally found in clusters of crystal points

In lower grades it can be transparent to opaque and is commonly light blue

and is a result of trace amounts of copper or chromium

the treated stones are cut

Red Garnet 6mm Round - Large Hole Beads Blue which forms in geodes andRed 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.