History and Origin

Garnet, known since ancient times, was valued by the Romans as a talisman of protection. Its deep red hues symbolize passion and vitality.

India, Africa, Sri Lanka, Russia

Mostly comes from

Currently priced at

$50 - $500+

a Carat

Chemical Formula

(Mg,Fe,Ca)₃(Al,Fe,Cr)₂(SiO₄)₃

Hardness

on Mohs scale

Luster

Vitreous (Glassy)

Crystal System

Cubic (Isometric)

Refractive Index

0.16

Specific Gravity

0.8

Color(s)

Red, Green, Yellow, Orange

Chemical Formula

(Mg,Fe,Ca)₃(Al,Fe,Cr)₂(SiO₄)₃

Hardness

Luster

Vitreous (Glassy)

Crystal System

Cubic (Isometric)

Refractive Index

0.16

Specific Gravity

0.8

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Crystal System

Gemstones and minerals are classified into seven primary crystal systems based on their atomic structure.

Refractive Index

The refractive index (RI) of a material measure how much light is bent, or refracted, when entering the material from another medium.

Specific Gravity

The specific gravity (SG) of a substance is a measure of its density compared to water.

Chemical Formula

A chemical formula shows the types and quantities of atoms in a molecule.

Garnet

History and Origin

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