MATTE Red Garnet 8mm Round - 8-Inch - CLEARANCE R1133 while the Zoisite is light

while the Zoisite is light to medium green

However in some regions

Shungite is a black

Mexican Black and Red Zebra Jasper has banded and marbled patterns of translucent to opaque milky white

MATTE Red Garnet 8mm Round - 8-Inch - CLEARANCE R1133 while the Zoisite is lightRed Garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet, which occurs in many colors. Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cultures and civilizations throughout history, its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. Garnet is used today not only as an ornamental gem, but also for industrial purposes from watch gears and scientific instruments to sandpaper and other abrasives.