assorted gems in the garnet group
red garnet nugget earrings
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| composition | a group of silicate minerals |
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| name source | from the Latin granatus, meaning "seed," because it can resemble pomegranate seeds |
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| historical aliases | karfunkel (German) referring to the glowing red sparks of a fire, "stone of travelers" |
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| folkloric aliases | "stone of health and commitment," "stone of health," "the passion stone" |
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| color | every color except blue |
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| color source | see individual garnet family members listed in "some related minerals" above |
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| significant sources | (see individual varieties of garnet) |
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| MOH scale | 7-7.5 |
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| care and treatment | Clean in an ultrasonic cleaner or wash with warm, soapy water. |
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