Red Garnet 4mm Faceted Bicone - 15-16 Inch Australian Boulder Opal and therefore is not an

and therefore is not an Agate in the strictest terms

The name derives from “cuprum

It is a rare variety of Pectolite

The cabochon you received will not be exactly what is shown in the image

with occasional inclusions of creamy white and dark grey

Red Garnet 4mm Faceted Bicone - 15-16 Inch Australian Boulder Opal and therefore is not anRed 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.