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Garnet
last edited:  1/22/08    number of photos:  33                                               
Garnet is R3''R2'''(SiO4)3  (general formula)                                   
hardness: 6.5 to 7.5
garnet as a  mineral

 

faceted garnets

garnets, faceted:  A  B 

garnets, faceted-andradite:  A

garnets, faceted-Mandarin:  A  B

garnets, faceted-rhodolite:  A  B  C

garnets, faceted-spessartite: A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H                                               
garnets, spessartite cabochons:  A

garnets, faceted-tsavorite:  A  BC

garnets, faceted-by the trayful:  A

garnets, faceted-teardrop shape:  A

 

garnets in jewelry                                                                            

garnet beads:  A  B                                                                               

garnets in rings:  A  B  C  D

garnet earrings:  A  B

 

garnets, uncut

garnet crystal in schist:  A
tsavorite garnet crystal:  A

 

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