Garnet granatum" or even "pomum granatum" ('pomegranate', "Punica granatum"), a plant whose fruits contain abundant and vivid red seed covers (arils), which are similar in shape, size, and color to some garnet crystals. Garnet species are found in many colors including red, orange, yellow, green, purple, brown, blue, black, pink, and colorless, with reddish shades most common. Garnet species' light transmission properties can range from the gemstone-quality transparent specimens to the opaque varieties used for industrial purposes as abrasives. The mineral's luster is categorized as vitreous (glass-like) or resinous (amber-like). Garnets are nesosilicates having the general formula "X""Y"(SiO). The "X" site
Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania the zip code "city names" are often confused with actual municipal names. As of July 1, 2009, Garnet Valley was removed from zip code 19061 and assigned to a new zip code, 19060. Although the community name is derived from the Garnet Valley School District, the district's headquarters are not within the Garnet Valley ZIP code. The district's address is in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania 19342. The community name is derived from the Garnet mines established in Bethel Township by Herman Behr & Co. of New York in 1879. The mine operated until 1912. Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania Garnet Valley is an