Orange Garnet 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch Precious-Opal-Beads Because of its softness

Because of its softness

This Lapis has been treated to enhance the blue color

Metaphysically it is often used for stress relief and relaxation

and can display a nearly emerald green color due to the presence of Chromium within the stone

Make sharp bends and right angles in Artistic Wire and other soft wire

Orange Garnet 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch Precious-Opal-Beads Because of its softnessOrange or Hessonite Garnet is sometimes called Cinnamon Stone for its orange to orange to brown color as well as for its origin in the land of spices, Sri Lanka. Its color is due to the presence of Manganese and Iron in the stone. It was popular with the Greeks and Romans, who used it extensively in their jewelry.