Hydrogrossular Garnet 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Druzie “Butter” suggests qualities of smoothness

“Butter” suggests qualities of smoothness

and is similar to Mahogany

worshipped by the Incas

translucent stone that can appear with such bright orange hues that the ancient Egyptians called it “the setting sun

Hydrogrossular Garnet 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Druzie “Butter” suggests qualities of smoothnessHydrogrossular garnet is an especially rare gemstone. It's defined by a bright green color, and most commonly found with black inclusions. These inclusions are chromite, and the green color is caused by a reaction in the stone when the chrome is introduced to water. The green coloring has likened the stone of jadeite in the past, and because its hardness has made the stone perfect for beads and cabochons, it has often been used as a substitute.