Red Garnet Natural 4X6mm Rondelle Faceted - Large Hole Beads Size_8x10-20x25mm Due to its natural porosity

Due to its natural porosity

frequently complemented by tans

its brilliant color comes from the presence of very small inclusions of Nickel compounds

Mined in: Madagascar

meaning it becomes magnetically charged from heat or friction

Red Garnet Natural 4X6mm Rondelle Faceted - Large Hole Beads Size_8x10-20x25mm Due to its natural porosityRed 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.