Hydrogrossular Garnet 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Druzie commonly with inclusions of copper

commonly with inclusions of copper in speckled patterns throughout the stone

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

The fibrous asbestos inclusions in the stone give it the flash that inspired its name

and is similar to Mahogany

“Butter” suggests qualities of smoothness

Hydrogrossular Garnet 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Druzie commonly with inclusions of copperHydrogrossular 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.