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Garnet Species & Color

Posted on January 13, 2011 by mrahm

In one of my previous posts, I discussed the various colors of garnet. In many cases, the color is a good indicator of the garnet species to which it belongs. There are five commercially significant garnet species out of the … Continue reading →

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January Birthstone Garnet: An Array Of Colors

Posted on January 8, 2011 by mrahm

When people hear the word “garnet” the first thing that comes to mind for most people is the rich deep red gemstone popular in January birthstone jewelry. In fact, red garnet is one of the most common gemstones, found on … Continue reading →

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