1. Physical & Chemical Properties:
Garnets are complex silicates. It has a hardness of about 6½-7½ on the Moh's scale. The density ranges from 3.65-4.20 g/cm3. The refractive index is about 1.73-1.83.
2. Appearance:
The colour of garnet is mostly reddish brown but it can be red, light red, violet, purple etc. Garnets are usually semi-opaque but can be transparent and limpid with highly lustrous faces. They have no cleavage. It can be made into Cabochons or faceted with an oval or mixed cut. Garnets are widely used in Jewellery and as strings. It is also the birthstone for people born in January.
3. Occurrence:
Garnet comes from Bohemia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Australia.
4. Uses:
It gives relaxation and relieves tensions. The ancient Egyptians used garnet as an antidote for snake bites and food poisoning. It is good for people having birth numbers 4 or 8. It is very useful for females having delicate health and who suffer from body pains, headaches etc. The use of this gem ensures long, fruitful and uninterrupted professional life. This helps in prosperity by facilitating gradual accumulation of wealth.
Garnet Stone,
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The Colour of garnet is mostly reddish brown buts it can be red, light red, violet, purple etc. Garnets are usually semi-opaque but can be transparent and limpid with highly lustrous faces. They have no cleavage and can be made into Cabochons or faceted with an oval or mixed cut. Widely used in Jewellery and as strings, Garnet is also the birthstone for people born in January. Benefits: antidote for snake bites and for food poisoning. The use of this gem ensures long, fruitful and un-interrupted professional life. This helps in prosperity by facilitating gradual accumulation of wealth. Who should wear it? It is good for people having birth numbers 4 or 8. It is very useful for females having delicate health or suffering from body pains, headaches etc.
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