Red Garnet 6mm Round - Large Hole Beads Blue the treated stones are cut

the treated stones are cut

stalactites

The green coloring has likened the stone of jadeite in the past

but it is not true

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

Red Garnet 6mm Round - Large Hole Beads Blue the treated stones are cutRed 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.