Is the mineral called garnet rare?

Answer 1

Garnet is a mineral that isn't all that uncommon, but it isn't one mineral. Rather, it is the name given to a group of similar minerals, and they are not all that rare. (Some are harder to find than others, as one could expect.) Less expensive jewelry is make with garnet. Why not use the link to the Wikipedia article on garnet and see what kinds there are?Butty

Answer 2

Not at all. Garnets come in a variety of colors and different types; however, the most popular is color is dark red. Garnets have a hardness of 6.5 to 8.5 on the Mohs scale and are very common.

Answer 3

Garnet is not a rare mineral. It is commonly found in metamorphic rocks and has a wide distribution around the world. Garnet is used both as a gemstone and as an industrial abrasive due to its hardness and durability.

Answer 4

Not quiet. Garnet is a cheap stone, generally comes in small size but in abundance. There are 6 general varieties of garnet with other being intermediate (mixed) varieties.

Answer 5

Yes, because star garnet are only found in 2 places, Idaho, and Himalaya Mountains, in India.

Answer 6

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