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Garnet: Mineral, January birthstone, abrasive, filter media
What is Garnet? Garnet is the name used for a large group of rock-forming minerals. These minerals share a common crystal structure and a generalized chemical composition of X 3 Y 2 (SiO 4) 3. In that composition, "X" can be Ca, Mg, Fe 2+ or Mn 2+, and "Y" can be Al, Fe 3+, Mn 3+, V 3+ or Cr 3+.
Garnet: Meanings, Properties and Powers - The Complete Guide
Garnet is a bright red, fiery crystal of passion and is thought to be one of the oldest crystals used for spiritual protection.
Garnet Value, Price, and Jewelry Information - Gem Society
Although garnet is commonly associated with the color red, these gemstones can be found in almost any color and are popular choices for jewelry of all types. That’s excellent news if you’re in the market for this January birthstone.
Garnet | Common Minerals
As an abrasive, garnet is primarily used as a loose-grain abrasive in air blasting or water jet cutting. In sand blasting operations, garnet sand is a safer alternative than the more traditional silica (quartz) sand because of the greater health risks of inhaling airborne silica dust.
Garnet Minerals | Properties, Occurrence, Formation and Uses
Garnet refers to a group of minerals that share a common crystal structure but come in a variety of colors and compositions. These minerals belong to the nesosilicate family and have a general chemical formula of X3Y2 (SiO4)3, where X and Y are elements that can vary.
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