Hydrogrossular Garnet 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Druzie The fibrous asbestos inclusions in

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

earrings or in smaller groups within a design

It is often thought of as an all-black stone

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 The fibrous asbestos inclusions inHydrogrossular 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.