Garnet is believed to get its name from Latin for “seed” (granate) due to colour’s similarity to a pomegranate seed.
Mohs Hardness
Gemstone hardness is measured on the Mohs scales. This stone is 6 .5- 7.5 on the Mohs scale. For further information please see http://www.geologypage.com/2016/04/mohs-hardness-scale.html
Sources
India, Soviet Union, Brazil, United States,Africa and Australia
Gemstone Meaning
Garnet comes in varying colours, and provides a protective and calming stable influence when worn. It is thought to heal emotional problems. When placed under your pillow, Garnet is thought to alleviate bad dreams.Ancient Medicine men used it to cure depression. This gemstone is useful to have in a crisis, particularly in situations where there seems to be no way out or where life has fragmented. Strengthening the survival instinct, it fortifies and activates,bringing courage and hope into these situations. Crisis is turned into challenge under Garnet’s influence and promotes mutual assistance in times of trouble. Garnet can act as a strong help to balance the energy system, stimulating desires and uplifting your attitude. As a balancer stone, Garnet can prevent fears of insecurity and even money worries. Garnet are thought to be lucky stones: lucky for love, success, and for goals. Use Garnet to increase your positivity and popularity, thus enhancing your personal self-esteem. As an energy stone, it can encourage success in business and business relationships.
Spiritual Healing Properties
As a Root chakra stone, Garnet is said to be excellent for manifestation. It is used to ground your dreams in reality, bringing abundance, prosperity, and realization of those dreams. Square cut garnets are reputed to be especially good tools for business success. All garnets are used to assist on an energetic level with success in one’s career in part by building one’s self-confidence, inspiration, and creativity. It can also make clear what your life purpose actually is. Garnet is used to access ancient memories. This makes it a preferred tool for past life regression.
Chakra
Element
Zodiac Sign
Birthstone
January
Anniversary
Garnet is a suitable gift for the 2nd and 18th Wedding Anniversary
Stone Combination
The following are good stones to combine with Garnet.
The following are incompatible stones with Garnet.
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