Garnet round faceted gemstone, aa-grade

The wine-red color, clarity and good play of light of this round faceted AA-grade garnet make it an appealing choice for custom jewelry designs of all types. Garnet is the birthstone for January.

Traditional red garnet derives its deep color from iron and magnesium. Garnets are actually a family of closely related gemstones. The most common color is red; but garnets are also found in green, orange, pink and blue. Garnet exhibits few inclusions, and those that are present tend to be rounded, seedlike crystals with irregular edges.

Round-cut gemstones are highly popular and the most commonly available. Rio round gemstones are calibrated for size and hand-inspected to ensure maximum attractiveness.
Specifications & Features
Attributes
Material: Garnet
Stone Shape: Round
Stone Size: 2mm
Stone Type: Natural
Color: Brownish-red
Enhancement: None (N)
Grade: AA
Mohs Hardness: 6.5–7.5
Clarity: Eye-clean
Refractive Index: 1.72–1.94
Specific Gravity: 3.1–4.3
Mineral Source: MOZAMBIQUE
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