{"id":1736,"date":"2016-01-10T19:06:16","date_gmt":"2016-01-11T01:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.knoxjewelers.biz\/blog\/?p=1736"},"modified":"2016-04-22T12:06:42","modified_gmt":"2016-04-22T18:06:42","slug":"where-are-garnets-found","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knoxjewelers.biz\/blog\/where-are-garnets-found\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is Garnet Found?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Garnet, most commonly the rhodolite variety, is the \u00a0gemstone coupled to the month of January. Every species of garnet, and there are many, posses similar crystal formations and physical properties, but differ in chemical composition. These mineral variations form a set of closely related gemstones, called a mineral group. The gemstone species of garnet include pyrope, almandine, spessartine, grossular, uvarovite and andradite. Most gem quality varieties of this mineral are a mixture of two or three of these mineral species. For example, rhodolite garnet, is a mixture of pyrope and almandine.<\/div>\n
The most popular varieties of garnet include the reddish and purple hues of the gemstone. These shades have a very long history, appearing in pieces found in both ancient Egypt and Rome. The popularity of red garnet may stem from its amble availability. It forms in metamorphic rocks that are found on every continent.<\/div>\n
Today there is a wide array of garnet hues available to choose from including reds, pinks, oranges, yellow, greens, browns, and even blues. New species and deposits of garnet have been found all over the world. Listed below are the locations where garnet naturally occurs and is mined to be transformed into beautifully faceted gemstones.<\/div>\n
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