gemstone

Red faceted gemstone, possibly garnet

Likely almandine garnet, Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃; identity cannot be confirmed from the image

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Small, deep-red faceted stone with vitreous luster; garnet is typically Mohs 6.5–7.5, cubic, and has no cleavage. The photo does not show enough detail to assess inclusions or verify the material.

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Physical properties

Small, deep-red faceted stone with vitreous luster; garnet is typically Mohs 6.5–7.5, cubic, and has no cleavage. The photo does not show enough detail to assess inclusions or verify the material.

Formation & geological history

If garnet, it formed through geological processes such as metamorphism of aluminum-rich rocks; garnets occur in rocks of many ages. A cut stone may have been mined and shaped for jewelry.

Uses & applications

Faceted garnets are used in jewelry and as collectible gemstones; garnet abrasives are also used industrially.

Geological facts

Red garnet is a group of silicate minerals, not a single species; color alone cannot distinguish it from glass or other red stones.

Field identification & locations

Confirm with gemological tests such as refractive index, specific gravity, and magnification; common sources include India, Sri Lanka, East Africa, and the United States.