Hydrogrossular Garnet 10mm Round - 15-16 InchHydrogrossular garnet is an especially rare gemstone. It's defined by a bright green color, and most commonly found with black inclusions. These inclusions are chromite, and the green color is caused by a reaction in the stone when the chrome is introduced to water. The green coloring has likened the stone of jadeite in the past, and because its hardness has made the stone perfect for beads and cabochons, it has often been used as a substitute.

transparent stone

A manganese carbonate material of the Calcite group

Direct from the mines

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leading to discoloration

transformation and personal growth

from which its name was derived

It is transparent or translucent

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The name "biotite" is used because these minerals generally cannot be distinguished without optical

It's actually a pink variety of Beryl -- the family of gemstones that also includes Aquamarine