The answer to that question is lost in antiquity. Garnets were known to man before writing was invented.
Garnets have been used as beads since at least 3000 BC.
in the ground
The Barton Garnet Mine was established in 1878. The NY Subway Garnet, the best-formed crystal ever found in the state, was discovered during sewer excavation in 1885.
Garnet is a mineral most often found in high grade metamorphic rock.
Garnet is very often mined in Africa and Sri Lanka. Some of the most beautiful come from the Umba Valley in Tanzania.
schist
In India, garnet is primarily found in the states of Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. Rajasthan is particularly renowned for its deposits, especially in the Ajmer and Bhilwara districts, where various types of garnet are mined. Additionally, garnet can also be found in alluvial deposits in other regions across the country. The mineral is often used in abrasives, gemstones, and industrial applications.
Mica and garnet are commonly found in schist. Chloride is not typically found in schist; rather, it is often associated with evaporites or in hydrothermal systems.
Garnet jewelry can be found in South Africa for cheap because of the cheap miners found there. It is very expensive in the states so I hope you take my advice and enjoy it.
Star garnets are so rare that thus far they have only been found in two places in the world: in the state of Idaho in the USA, and in India. The garnet varieties that occasionally exhibit asterism are almandine and a mixture of almandine and pyrope garnet.
normally garnet is already pre shined but if u just found some than you would use nail polish remover this worked for the garnet i found , it shouldn't ruen it
Kevin garnet