January Birthstone - Garnet |
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Crystal Structure: isometric,dodecahedral Chemical Composition: silicate mixtures of magnesium, iron, and aluminum Hardness: 6 ½ to 7 ½ MOHS |
Refractive Index: 1.7 to 1.8 Colors: Every color but Blue | |
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Garnets ( Rhodolite ) are the January birthstones.Garnets were known as carbuncles in the old ages. NameThe name comes from the Latin granatum, which means seedlike, as the red variety resembles pomegranate seeds.Related Pages:
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