Hydrogrossular Garnet 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch New Strands for the New Year It is made up of

It is made up of Calcite or Calcium Carbonate

they come in a rainbow of colors besides red

Authentic DZI beads were used in ancient times in India

Morganite gets its pink hue from the presence of manganese or cesium in the stone

Hydrogrossular Garnet 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch New Strands for the New Year It is made up ofHydrogrossular 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.