As with Steel Shot, Garnet has sharp cutting angular particles that clean by cutting and etching into the surface. Depending on particle size these medias will leave an etched surface with a well defined anchor pattern. Used as a non-metallic Abrasive Media to prevent cross contamination caused by dissimilar metals, Garnet is a cheap, all purpose Abrasive Media. Used in Blast Cabinets, Blast Rooms and for on-site Blasting.