# garnet

/ˈɡɑɹnət/ (US) · /ɡˈɑːnɪt/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/garnet
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a deep red stone that is often used in jewellery. It is a hard mineral that can also be used for industrial tasks like cutting or sanding.

For teachers: a silicate mineral typically occurring in deep red crystals, though other colours exist. Frequently used as a gemstone or as an abrasive in industrial applications.

## Examples

- She wears a beautiful garnet ring that belonged to her grandmother.
- The geologist identified the dark red crystals in the rock sample as garnet based on their hardness and structure.
- While most commonly associated with the deep red pyrope variety, the garnet group encompasses a range of silicate minerals with varying chemical compositions and industrial utilities.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable when referring to the mineral substance; countable when referring to individual gemstones or specific mineral varieties.

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