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Garnet
Garnet is valued for its red, green, orange and more appearance and distinctive natural character. Quality and value depend on color, clarity, cut, size, origin, treatment, and documentation.
- Mineral family
- Garnet group
- Chemistry
- Varied silicates
- Mohs hardness
- 6.5-7.5
- Colors
- Red, green, orange and more
- Common origins
- Africa, India, Sri Lanka
- Wearability
- Best in protected settings and requires careful wear.
Treatments and synthetics
Most garnets are untreated.
Care guidance
Use only a soft damp cloth and avoid heat, chemicals, impact, ultrasonic, and steam cleaning.
Buyer checklist
Confirm classification, treatment, dimensions, weight, origin claims, return terms, and any laboratory report before purchase.