Garnet- Birthstone for January
Although commonly associated with the colour red, garnets can be found in almost any colour and are popular choices for jewellery of all types. It is the birthstone for those born in the month of January. It is not a single gem species but a complex family of many species and varieties.
The world garnet comes from the 14th century middle English word ‘’garnet ‘’ meaning dark red. Most people think that a garnet is a red gemstone. However, garnets occur in a variety of hues of green, orange, pinkish reds and even some blues. Garnet can also exhibit an effect called “colour-change” a phenomenon that causes the colour of the gemstone to shift depending on the type and temperature of the light in which it is viewed.
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- Formular- Al2(sio4)3
- Crystal System- Cubic
- Hardness (Mohs scale)- 7.5
- Chemical composition- Alluminium-, Silicate
The Garnet is found all over the world, but most of the world’s supply comes from Africa, Tanzania, Madagascar, USA, Sri Lanka and Namibia and is said to have healing properties.
Healing Property of Garnet
Garnet is deemed to be an extremely significant gemstone for restoring your health, boosting your creativity, rejuvenating your love life and protecting you from many kinds of ailments. According to legend, a garnet inscribed with the image of a lion is believed to protect your health, cure you from illness, bless you with honours and achievements and keep you safe from all impending perils on your journey through life.