Red Garnet 7x8mm Faceted Round Nugget - 15-16 Inch Rough Nugget This species is formally identified

This species is formally identified as Gliricidia sepium and can be found by different colloquial names in various parts of the world

currently believed to be due to the presence of a copper-based mineral such as Malachite or Azurite

pattern and finish of the original DZI beads

rust and cream hues

Red Garnet 7x8mm Faceted Round Nugget - 15-16 Inch Rough Nugget This species is formally identifiedRed 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.