A deep red semi-precious stone or gemstone, often used in jewelry, or a person's surname.
From Old French 'grenade' and Latin 'granatum' meaning pomegranate, because the stone resembles pomegranate seeds in color and appearance. The spelling shifted over time to the modern 'garnet.'
Garnets can be found as abrasive materials in sandpaper and grinding tools—the same stone that decorates a royal crown can also strip paint off buildings, showing that beauty and utility aren't mutually exclusive.
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