What is it and where is it formed? Garnets are the birthstone for January. It is a gemstone that can be formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks. Garnets help scientists understand what’s inside the Earth because there are lots of them in the lower crust and mantle.
How and where is it mined? Most of the time, open pit mining is used to find garnets. Garnets are mined in Europe, Russia, and South Africa.
What is it used for? Garnets are used in jewelry. Most of the garnets that are mined aren’t good enough for jewelry. These are used to make a sand paper that is called garnet paper. Garnets are used to help sand and polish other things.
How and where is it mined? Most of the time, open pit mining is used to find garnets. Garnets are mined in Europe, Russia, and South Africa.
What is it used for? Garnets are used in jewelry. Most of the garnets that are mined aren’t good enough for jewelry. These are used to make a sand paper that is called garnet paper. Garnets are used to help sand and polish other things.
