1. Origin
Garnet is a kind of stone which has attractive and unique crimson colour of a ripe plums. Perhaps this is because of this very charming appearance that it was named Garnet- derived from la Latin “Granatum” (a kind of tree which is planted in Asia and have fruits with red colour).
In the history of mineralogy, Garnet is considered to be the oldest stone that has known because the scientists found one garnet bracelet in Egypt which is 5000 years old. This kind of gemstone is very famous and popular in Europe and Asia when used to make the accessories or to put the bullets in the military in order to strengthen the damage in the years of 18th and 19th century.
Garnet or Garnet is a Nesosilicate gem containing elements, such as: calcium, magnesium, iron, plus the other elements such as manganese, chromium, and titanium with less content which forming many kinds of colours such as: emerald, orange, pink, purple, and yellow… But the most favorite colour of Garnet is pomegranate red, so they are called by the very special name: “pomegranate gem”. With the hardness of 7/10 on the Mohs scale, Garnet is very solid, not easily broken or deformed when falling like the other low hardness gem.
2. Usage:
Every natural gemstone brings many great benefits of health to those who contacts it, Garnet is no exception. Garnet is considered to be the gemstone which brings the best effect for circulation and cardiovascular. In particular, it also helps to support the immune system, make the wounds heal faster, reduce fever, defend inflammatory and cure headache. In addition, the researchers also show that Garnet is very compatible with the spine chakra (the various focal points in the subtle body used in a variety of ancient meditation practices, collectively denominated as Tantra, or the esoteric or inner traditions of Hinduism) that eliminates barriers in the body and activate Kundalini (the source of our creative energy)
3. Meaning
Similar to Strawberry Quartz, Garnet, believed to be the love stone, has the ability to arouse the love passion, elated souls, brings happiness and develop the confidence for the owners. Garnet is also considered as a symbol of fidelity, truth, loyalty and strength
The unique red colour of Garnet is also considered as a symbol of wealth and affluence by Westerners, so they often give Garnet jewelry as a blessing for wealth, abundance, position and power.
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