Garnet Bullet Cabochon

The deep red color of this bullet-shaped garnet cabochon offers lots of design possibilities; use a single gemstone as an accent, set a pair as a simple pair of earrings or use a collection in the same or complementary colors for a more complex design. Garnet is the birthstone for January. Traditional red garnet derives its deep color from iron and magnesium. Garnets are actually a family of closely related gemstones. The most common color is red; but garnets are also found in green, orange, pink and blue. Garnet exhibits few inclusions, and those that are present tend to be rounded, seedlike crystals with irregular edges.

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Gemstone type: Garnet
Stone shape: Bullet
Stone size: 4mm, 3mm, 5mm
Stone type: Natural
Color: Red to brownish plum
Birthstone: January
Enhancement: None (N)
Mohs hardness: 6.5–7.5
Refractive index: 1.74–1.89
Specific gravity: 3.6–4.2
Brand: AGTA
Mineral source: MOZAMBIQUE
Cutting center: Thailand