Garnets /ˈɡɑrnət/ are
a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones
and abrasives.
The scientific stuff
Garnets possess similar physical properties and crystal
forms but different chemical compositions. The different species are pyrope,
almandine, spessartine, grossular (varieties of which are hessonite or
cinnamon-stone and tsavorite), uvarovite and andradite. The garnets make up two
solid solution series: pyrope-almandine-spessarite and
uvarovite-grossular-andradite.
Garnet species are found in many colors including red,
orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black, pink and colorless. The
rarest of these is the blue garnet, discovered in the late 1990s in Bekily,
Madagascar. It is also found in parts of the United States, Russia, Kenya,
Tanzania, and Turkey. It changes color from blue-green in the daylight to
purple in incandescent light, as a result of the relatively high amounts of
vanadium (about 1 wt.% V2O3). Other varieties of color-changing garnets exist. In
daylight, their color ranges from shades of green, beige, brown, gray, and
blue, but in incandescent light, they appear a reddish or purplish/pink color.
Because of their color-changing quality, this kind of garnet is often mistaken
for Alexandrite.
A sample showing the deep red color garnet can exhibit.
Garnet species' light transmission properties can range from
the gemstone-quality transparent specimens to the opaque varieties used for
industrial purposes as abrasives. The mineral's luster is categorized as
vitreous (glass-like) or resinous (amber-like).
Garnets are nesosilicates having the general formula X3Y2(Si
O4). The X site is usually occupied by divalent cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, Fe2+) and
the Y site by trivalent cations (Al3+, Fe3+, Cr3+) in an octahedral/tetrahedral
framework with [SiO4]4− occupying the tetrahedra. Garnets are most often found
in the dodecahedral crystal habit, but are also commonly found in the
trapezohedron habit. (Note: the word "trapezohedron" as used here and
in most mineral texts refers to the shape called a Deltoidal icositetrahedron
in solid geometry.) They crystallize in the cubic system, having three axes
that are all of equal length and perpendicular to each other. Garnets do not
show cleavage, so when they fracture under stress, sharp irregular pieces are
formed.
Because the chemical composition of garnet varies, the
atomic bonds in some species are stronger than in others. As a result, this
mineral group shows a range of hardness on the Mohs scale of about 6.5 to 7.5.
The harder species like almandine are often used for abrasive purposes
Now
for the Good stuff
Meaning,
healing properties and Metaphysical Qualities
Noah’s Ark and the light of Garnet
Even Noah, it is reported, used a lantern from Garnet in
order to safely steer his Ark through the darkness of the night. Garnets are
found in jewelry from ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman eras. Many courageous
discoverers and travelers wore Garnets for protection, as they were considered
popular talismans and protective stones, because it was believed in those days
that Garnets illuminate the night and prevent their wearer from any sort of
evil. Today science explained to us that the proverbial luminosity of Garnet is
caused by its high refraction of light, but the magic of the original lore is
much more interesting
Garnet is a stone of romantic love and passion.
Metaphysically it is used to enhance sensuality, sexuality and intimacy. It is
said that garnet will bring positive thoughts and boost energy.
It is an excellent stone for manifestation, and can assist
mystically with building one's self-confidence as well as success in one's
chosen profession. The Garnet is
commonly known as the stone for a successful business. If your business is not
as good as it should be, just put three or more garnets on your desk, and
improvement should be forthcoming.
A garnet gemstone under a pillow is said to prevent bad
dreams, as well, wearing the gemstone in jewelry is told to help generate
popularity amongst peers, and help alleviate depression; it will also bring
constancy to friendships.
Garnet is also a protective energy stone which is especially
effective for protection from evil. It is also often used for gentle spiritual
healing. Lore tells that garnet can heal the blood, heart and lungs.
Garnet is found in a myriad of color...but just now we will
speak only of red garnet in healing.
The Garnet is associated with the thyroid and spleen. Both
organs may benefit with cleansing and purify with the garnet, when the gemstone
is held over the organ.
A garnet held in the hand or placed atop the head whilst
searching or meditating on past lives can be quite useful in bringing about
what is being searched for, or meditated upon.
Beneficial information for the searcher may be released. Although the
information may be painful, it will be what the searcher needs, the garnet is a
stone of truth and purity as well as a symbol of love an compassion, simply
trust that the information will be released as it is needed for awareness and
healing of spirituality.
Magical:
Energy: Projective
Element: Fire
Powers: Healing, protection, strength
It is told that garnet holds not only the power to protect its
wearer from negative energies, but to send those negative energies back to
where they originated from. If you are suffering from malicious gossip and
lies, wearing a garnet will send the negative vibrations directly back to those
perpetrating them. Whenever you hear or feel negative remarks, place the garnet
between the trouble makers and yourself; the rebound will most assuredly go
unnoticed until they suffer from the results.
Associations: Mars
Traditional Birthstone for the Month of January.
Stone of Scorpio, Capricorn and Aries, garnet symbolizes
constructiveness. Mystics believe it brightens dark souls and brings hope to
people. This is to be said of all types of garnet gemstones.
Garnet is associated primarily with the1st, Root or Base
Chakra, but also with other chakras depending on its color, as garnet develops
into many different colors, details may be found here.
Garnet is a stone that can connect with the kundalini energy
of transformation. The garnet can regenerate and transmute; at the same time it
can lift depression and help keep thoughts on a higher level.
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