Garnet
Garnet
Garnet Garnet gemstones most
commonly occur with reddish color, which explains their historical
name. The name "garnet" comes from the Medieval Latin word,
'granatum', which is an adjective meaning "dark-red".
It is thought that 'granatum' was derived from the word 'pomegranate',
due to the color of pomegranate seed coats, as well as the overall shape of
pomegranate seeds. Another theory is that the word may have come
from the Medieval Latin word 'granum', which refers to 'red dye'.
Contrary to its name, garnet actually can be found in a variety of
colors other than red.
Garnet gemstones are available under a
variety of trade names; many garnet gems are mixed garnet species
such as hessonite, while others are single species garnets such as
almandine or pyrope. Almost all garnet gems will contain some traces
of another garnet species, as pure single species garnet are
comparable to finding a sapphire or ruby without any inclusions or
impurities such as rutile (silk).
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Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite garnet is a green to emerald colored variety of grossular garnet, which is composed of calcium aluminum silicate. The intense green of tsavorite Is owed to traces of vanadium or chromium.
Tsavorite, a variety of garnet
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Almandine Garnet
Almadine is the most common member of the Garnet group. It is also a popular gemstone and the most widely used Garnet in the gem trade.
Most gemstones are faceted from Almadine than any other type of Garnet. Only a small amount of almadine crystals are transparent and light enough for gemstone use.
Most of the Almadine found is rough and opaque and not gem quality. Some Almadine Garnets display asterism when polished as cabochons, and are know as "Star Garents".
Hardness: 7.5 - 8.5
Refractive Index: 1.780 - 1.810
Color: Red, Black
Chemical Formula: Fe3Al2Si3O12
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Hessonite Garnet
Hessonite Garnet is a variety of GrossularGarnet that may range in color
from yellow to a deep red-orange. It is often called the “Cinnamon Stone”.
Hessonite has been used for centuries as a talisman for prosperity,
good health and happiness.
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Dementoid Garnet
Dermantoid Garnet is a rare variety of Andradite Garnet that is a transparent green and, in gemstone form, is highly lustrous. It is also called the Star of Garnets because its name means ‘diamond-like', alluding to its wonderful brilliance
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Pyrope Garnet
The Dutch scholar, Erasmus, claims Nature delights in representing all things by color, most especially in gems. He describes Pyrope Garnet as “living fire.”
..... A gem of Mars, Pyrope Garnet is used for power and courage
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Rhodolite Garnet
Rhodolite Garnet is a crystal of inspiration and emotional healing. It encourages love, kindness and compassion, and promotes self-worth and spiritual growth. ..... Rhodolite supports the Base.
Heart and Crown Chakras, is attuned to many Guardian Angels, and honors four Goddesses.
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