garnet sand is a gem, garnet sand the English name for the Garnet, from the Latin "Granatum" evolved, meaning "as a seed." the shape of the crystal with pomegranate seeds garnet sand, the color is very similar, hence the name "garnet sand". Common red garnet sand, garnet sand commonly recognized for its chemical components into six were red garnet (Pyrope), almandine (Almandine), manganese aluminum garnet sand (Spessartite), calcium and iron garnet sand (Andradite), calcium aluminum garnet (Grossular) and uvarovite (Uvarovite).