A variant or technical term for garnet (the semi-precious gemstone); used in geological and gemological literature.
From medieval Latin 'granatus' (pomegranate-colored) or 'granat,' referring to the stone's deep red color resembling pomegranate seeds.
The gemstone garnet literally got its name because its deep red crystals reminded people of pomegranate seeds—it's a beautiful example of how humans name things by comparing them to what they already know.
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