This square faceted red garnet simulant is composed of synthetic red corundum, displaying a deep, vivid red color that closely mimics the appearance of natural garnet. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, these stones offer exceptional durability suitable for everyday wear. Red garnet is the birthstone of January, making these stones a popular choice for birthstone jewelry and custom designs.
These calibrated stones are safe to fire in metal clay and suitable for stone-in-place casting, giving metalsmiths and jewelers versatile setting options. Calibrated gemstone sizes may vary slightly by +/– 0.10mm.
Features
- Garnet simulant composed of synthetic red corundum
- Deep, vivid red color with faceted square cut
- Mohs hardness rating of 9 — highly durable for everyday wear
- Safe to fire in metal clay
- Safe for stone-in-place casting
- January birthstone alternative
- Clean with warm, soapy water; ultrasonic and steam cleaning are generally safe
Specifications
| Stone Type |
Garnet Simulant |
| Material |
Synthetic Red Corundum |
| Color |
Deep Vivid Red |
| Cut |
Square Faceted |
| Mohs Hardness |
9 |
| Size Tolerance |
+/– 0.10mm |
| Birthstone Month |
January |
Available Options
| Part # |
Size |
| 913-106 |
3x3mm |
| 913-108 |
4x4mm |