Faceted Garnet | China polished showing subtle shifts in color

showing subtle shifts in color that highlight the stone’s organic character

Opaque or cloudy sphalerite tends to be most abundant since iron easily replaces zinc in the process of formation

polished tigers eye beads strung together in a classic round shape

making it popular for cabochons

Scaphites ammonites are extinct cephalopods known for their distinctive shells

Faceted Garnet | China polished showing subtle shifts in colorThis faceted garnet from China belongs to the garnet group, a family of silicate minerals with the chemical formula XY(SiO) that crystallize in the isometric system. Garnets are well known for their durability, measuring 6. 57. 5 on the Mohs hardness scale, as well as their deep, saturated color. The faceting highlights the natural clarity and richness of the stone while preserving its mineral character. Garnets form in a range of geological