Faceted Garnet | China polished but can be manmade

but can be manmade

Scaphites ammonites are extinct cephalopods known for their distinctive shells

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

This item is 11” x 6” and weighs 41

Faceted Garnet | China polished but can be manmadeThis 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