Red Garnet 3x4mm Faceted Rondelle Beads - 15-16 Inch Tumbled Nugget until the 17th century Crystal

until the 17th century Crystal Quartz was believed to be permanently frozen water

however it does not exhibit the play of color seen in precious Opal

This topaz is found in the cavities of a pegmatite

though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends

It is mined in Peru

Red Garnet 3x4mm Faceted Rondelle Beads - 15-16 Inch Tumbled Nugget until the 17th century CrystalRed 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.