Red Garnet 6mm Round - Large Hole Beads Russian Lace Agate and peridot

and peridot

The light color indicates that it was harvested from a young tree

Its needle to like inclusions of hematite are iridescent red

Blue Sodalite is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s lapis” because of its similar color and much lower cost

plant materials

Red Garnet 6mm Round - Large Hole Beads Russian Lace Agate and peridotRed Garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet, which occurs in many colors. Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cultures and civilizations throughout history, its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. Garnet is used today not only as an ornamental gem, but also for industrial purposes from watch gears and scientific instruments to sandpaper and other abrasives.