Red Garnet 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch 20210930-1007 Star Cut & Double Hearted but rather a dark variety

but rather a dark variety of Carnelian

where it was mined since around 300 BCE

in 315 BCE

and it has been used throughout history for various purposes

Red Garnet 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch 20210930-1007 Star Cut & Double Hearted but rather a dark varietyRed 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.