Red Garnet 4x6mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch latest-4x6TC A cryptocrystalline Chalcedony

A cryptocrystalline Chalcedony

These form as a criss cross banding called lamellae

It is referenced in many sacred texts and historical manuscripts and is the first precious stone mentioned in the Bible

milky white and clear

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Red Garnet 4x6mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch latest-4x6TC A cryptocrystalline ChalcedonyRed 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.