Purple Garnet 3mm Table Cut Cube A Grade - 15-16 Inch high-end-discount-2 The presence of chromium is

The presence of chromium is what gives a ruby its red color

Amethyst is a beautiful purple stone

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Purple Garnet 3mm Table Cut Cube A Grade - 15-16 Inch high-end-discount-2 The presence of chromium isPurple Garnet is a magenta to purple variety of the famous stone. 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.