Garnet is a beautiful and versatile mineral that has a variety of uses. It is a popular gemstone and is also used in a variety of industrial applications. Garnet is also used in metaphysical applications and is said to have a variety of benefits.

Although associated with the colour red, Garnet is found in a variety of colours, and colourless, including red, orange, yellow, green, purple, brown, and black. Garnets are not a single gem species but a complex family of varieties and many species.

It is mined in various locations around the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Deposits are most commonly found in metamorphic and igneous rocks.

Garnets have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. All species of garnets possess similar physical properties and crystal forms, but differ in chemical composition. The different species are pyrope, almandine, spessartine, grossular, uvarovite and andradite.

• Pyrope: Pyrope is the most common and most valuable type of garnet. It is a deep red colour and it from this colour that it gets its name from the Greek word for fire and eye.

• Almandine: Almandine is a deep red to purple colour and is often used in jewellery. It is also used in abrasives and as a gemstone for lasers.

• Spessartine: Also known as Spessartite garnets. Spessartine is a orange-red colour and is often used in jewellery. It is also used in lasers.

• Grossular: Grossular garnets come in almost every colour except blue. They are rarely red or dark and are often used in jewellery. They are often also used as cabochons and beads.

• Uvarovite: Uvarovite garnets are a dark, rich green colour and are the rarest members of the garnet family. They are rarely faceted as they don’t often have the transparency needed for faceting. Jewellery is made with the druzy as raw stone designs. It is also used to make beads.

• Andradite: Andradites come in a range of colours from greens, yellows to golden browns to black colours and is one of the most sought after garnet species. Gem quality andradites are very rare and sought after. They are also used in abrasives and as a gemstone for lasers.

• Hardness: 6-7.5

• Zodiac Sign: Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, (varies according to type)                 

• Planet: Mars

• Chakra: Base, Heart (purifies and energises all)                                             

Metaphysical Properties

Garnet has a number of metaphysical properties that are said to benefit the wearer. It is said to promote love, passion, and protection. It is also said to help to open the heart chakra and to promote emotional healing. Garnet is also said to be a powerful stone for grounding and for connecting with the earth.

 Here are some of the metaphysical properties of garnet:

• Love: Garnet is said to promote love, passion, and romance. It is said to help to attract love into the wearer's life and to strengthen existing relationships.

• Protection: Garnet is said to be a powerful stone for protection. It is said to help to shield the wearer from negative energy and to promote a sense of safety and security.

• Grounding: Garnet is said to help to ground the wearer and to connect them to the earth. It is said to help to stabilize the emotions and to promote a sense of peace and tranquillity.

It is important to note that these are just some of the metaphysical properties that are attributed to garnet. The actual effects of garnet may vary from person to person. If you are interested in using garnet for metaphysical purposes, it is best to consult with a qualified practitioner.

Hessonite Garnet

Now as, Hessonite Garnet is one of my favourites, here is some additional information specifically about Hessonite Garnet.

Hessonite garnet is a variety of grossular garnet that is typically orange-yellow to reddish-orange in colour. It is found in a variety of locations around the world, including India, Brazil, and the United States.

Hessonite garnet is often used in jewellery, and it can also be used in metaphysical applications. It is said to promote creativity, passion, and protection. It is also said to help to balance the emotions and to promote spiritual growth.

Here are some of the metaphysical properties of hessonite garnet:

• Creativity: Hessonite garnet is said to promote creativity and imagination. It is said to help the wearer to think outside the box and to come up with new ideas.

• Passion: Hessonite garnet is said to promote passion and love. It is said to help the wearer to express their emotions more freely and to experience a deeper level of intimacy.

• Protection: Hessonite garnet is said to be a powerful stone for protection. It is said to help to shield the wearer from negative energy and to promote a sense of safety and security.

• Balance: Hessonite garnet is said to help to balance the emotions and to promote emotional stability. It is said to help the wearer to deal with difficult emotions in a healthy way.

• Spiritual growth: Hessonite garnet is said to promote spiritual growth and enlightenment. It is said to help the wearer to connect with their higher self and to experience a deeper sense of purpose.

It is important to note that these are just some of the metaphysical properties that are attributed to hessonite garnet. The actual effects of hessonite garnet may vary from person to person. If you are interested in using hessonite garnet for metaphysical purposes, it is best to consult with a qualified practitioner.

 DISCLAIMER: All medical and health information given in this blog should not be used for medical treatment or diagnosis. For any health issues a registered medical health care professional should be consulted.

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 Hall, Judy – The Crystal Bible, Pg 135-139,Octopus Publishing Group, London, 2003, 2009

Hall, Judy – The Encyclopaedia Of Crystals ,Pg47, Fair winds Press, Massachusetts, 2013

International Gem Society : Garnet Value, Price, and Jewelry Information - Gem Society   

                Wikipedia : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garnet