Garnet, Mixed Shapes, Pack of 20

Description

Garnet is a group of minerals that most commonly display deep rich, red tones, but can be found in many other colour varieties depending on their chemical composition.

The birthstone for january, garnet has generally been known as the stone of love and commitment and is excellent for revitalising energy and inspiring love and passion.

These faceted garnet stones consist of a pack of 20 and are of mixed shapes and sizes.

Please note the image is an indication only and individual packs may vary.

Garnet has a hardness of 6.5 – 7.5 on the Mohs scale and a specific gravity of 3.5 – 4.3.

Please note that due to the nature of the stone, each stone is unique so colours will vary and slight natural inclusions and zoning may be present.

Care: As with all gemstones, care must be taken. It is not advised to place garnet stones in an ultrasonic, steam cleaner or chemical cleaning solution. Garnet can be easily cleaned with a warm soapy water mix or an untreated cloth.

It is advised to avoid exposing garnet to prolonged periods of heat and light.

A slight tolerance of +/- 0.25mm should be expected with these stones and these garnets are sold in packs of 20.

Cooksongold Garnet is sourced from: Thailand, India or Mozambique.

Catalogue Page Number p144