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Garnet - Red - Pear

Garnet is a gem family.For the similarity in appearance to pomegranate seeds – Garnets are named after the Latin word Granatus that means seed-like.

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Red Garnet-8X6mm-1.32CTS-Pea...
Shape: Pear
Weight : 1.32 cts.
Color: SF
Clarity: Fine

Price :33$

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Garnet - Red - Pear

Garnet is a gem family.For the similarity in appearance to pomegranate seeds – Garnets are named after the Latin word Granatus that means seed-like.

Garnet Red
Properties:
RI = 1.714-1.742
Hardness = 7-7.5
Specific Gravity = 3.78
Species – Pyrope
Optic Character – Sr
Phenomena – Color change (rare)

Care:
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush. An ultrasonic cleaner is safe for most garnets, except andradite (demantoid). Do not use a steam cleaner.

Reactions:
Ultrasonic: Usually safe
Steamer: Risky
Heat: fair-poor; temperature changes may cause fracturing
Chemicals: Hydrofluoric acid

Major Sources:
Africa

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