Red Garnet 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Goldstone Tourmaline has often been confused

Tourmaline has often been confused with other stones

many people believe that diamonds are formed from coal

and may also be referred to as Jacktree

It is considered a stone of love and has been called the Stone of the Compassionate Heart

Red Garnet 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Goldstone Tourmaline has often been confusedRed Garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet, which occurs in many colors. Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cultures and civilizations throughout history, its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. Garnet is used today not only as an ornamental gem, but also for industrial purposes from watch gears and scientific instruments to sandpaper and other abrasives.