Garnet This group of silicates has a hardness between 6.5 and 7.5 and densities between 3.4 and 4.1. The name comes from the Latin related to pomegranate the red seeds which resemble red garnet. The grassular...
Pounamu is valued for both its functionality and aesthethic beauty. What is pounamu? Pounamu is a precious stone of cultural importance to Mãori. It is of particular significance to the Ngãi Tahu iwi (tribe)...
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