Red Garnet 8mm Star Cut Faceted Coin Beads - 15-16 Inch Azurite it is cut and polished

it is cut and polished to look just like a Quartz gemstone

AKA- Norena Jasper

a clam found along the New England coast

It forms over long periods as mineral-rich water moves through aluminous rock

Red Garnet 8mm Star Cut Faceted Coin Beads - 15-16 Inch Azurite it is cut and polishedRed 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.