Garnet

Aluminium silicate, containing in addition one or more of several chemical elements, and occurring as a mineral with a wide range of color and transparency, though near IMG:content-0225.jpg:[merged small][merged small][ocr errors] a, a detached crystal; b, portion of rock with imbedded crystals. ly constant in crystallization. The clear, red variety is known as precious garnet, and is valued as a gem. Other varieties are pyrope or Bohemian garnet, gro ularite, and cinnamon stone. Gar-Pike ( Belone vulgar is ). attain a size of from 2 to 4 ft. Found in the tropical and temperate seas. The name is also applied to the Lepidosteus . Also called Green Bone from the color of the bones after cooking. Gerraud, GABRIEL JOSEPH, 1807-1880. French sculptor. Garrett, GEORGE MURSELL, b. 1834. Organist to Cambridge Univ. 1875; composer of ch. music and cantatas.