Red Garnet 6mm Round AA Grade Beads - 15-16 Inch R0470 but it is opaque as

but it is opaque as well

as a gemstone that is cut into many shapes and often given a high polish

its coloring is the result of the chemical reaction that occurs when copper is introduced to water

Turquoise beads found in Iraq date back to 5000 BCE

Red Garnet 6mm Round AA Grade Beads - 15-16 Inch R0470 but it is opaque asRed 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.