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Garnet minerals
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Garnet crystals look like pomegranate seeds embedded
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Garnet crystals have long been prized as gemstones.
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Garnets come in many colors.
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Garnets are used in industry as abrasive powder in air blasting or water jet cutting
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Fine garnet dust is used in the finishing of
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