to Z Minerals & Rock Shop _____ Rocks & Minerals - Garnet The word garnet comes from the 14th‑century Middle English word 'gernet' meaning 'dark red'. It is derived from the Latin granatus, from granum ('grain, seed'). Garnet species are found in many colors including red, orange, yellow, green, purple, brown, blue, black, pink, and colorless, with reddish …Web