Star Garnet
Stock : | In Stock |
Product ID: | N2187 |
Type: | Star Garnet |
Weight: | 62 carats |
Size: | 22x18x12 mm |
Treatment: | Natural |
Origin: | India |
This semiprecious stone belongs to the silicate mineral with red coloration and vitreous luster. It can be available in other colors also like green, purple, orange, yellow, blue, pink, black, and colorless. Its species possess similar crystal forms and physical properties but differ in chemical composition. Its been used since the bronze age as an abrasive.
FEATURES
- It can range from transparent to opaque as far as transparency is concerned.
- It usually forms at high pressure and temperature.
- It tends to be brittle but lacks cleavage.
- It can be easy to identify by its crystal habit and hardness.
- It has a vitreous luster after polishing.
USES
- It can be used as an industrial abrasive.
- It has been used for the chemical composition of electronics.
- It has been used for lapidary and carvings
- It is also used as a metamorphic indicator.
- The Garnet has been used for water filtration.
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