GARNET

 Garnet is a group of closely related minerals that come in a variety of colors, but the most commonly recognized color is deep red. Garnets are valued for their rich colors, durability, and versatility in jewelry design. The wide range of colors and types allows for a variety of choices to suit different tastes and preferences.
While colour red is the most traditional and well-known for garnets, these gemstones can be found in a range of colours, including green, orange, yellow, brown, and even black. The colour variation is due to different elements within the garnet structure, such as iron, manganese, aluminum, and chromium.
The most well-known varieties of garnet include:
Almandine: Deep red to brownish-red in color, often with a hint of purple. It is one of the most common garnet varieties.
Pyrope: Typically dark red to almost black. It is often associated with high-quality gemstones.
Rhodolite: A purplish-red to pinkish-red variety of garnet, which is a mixture of pyrope and almandine.
Spessartine: This garnet variety is orange to reddish-brown and is sometimes called "mandarin garnet" when it has an intense orange color.
Grossular: Found in various colors, including green (Tsavorite), yellow, brown, and pink. Tsavorite is a vibrant green garnet and is highly valued.
Andradite: Andradite garnets include demantoid (green) and melanite (black).