Red garnet

Properties of Red Garnet

Red garnet is a gemstone belonging to the crystalline neosilicate mineral family. Its color range includes shades from black to red, yellow, green, and brown. Its striking red hue comes from iron inclusions present in its chemical composition.

Red garnet has a cubic crystal system, is translucent, and exhibits a white line. Its luster is vitreous, and its hardness ranges from 6 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale.

This gemstone is relatively abundant and is found on all five continents, especially in regions with volcanic activity. The main deposits are in Brazil, North America, India, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, and some regions of France.

History of Red Garnet

Red garnet has a rich history dating back to antiquity. Theophrastus named this stone anthrax (Latin for "coal") because of its fiery color. Later, Pliny the Elder called it almandine carbunculus , which also refers to burning coal.

In the Middle Ages, the term "garnet" was coined by the German philosopher Albertus Magnus, inspired by the Latin name malum granatum (pomegranate), alluding to the color or shape of the gem.

From ancient Egypt to Rome and Greece, red garnet was used in delicate ornaments and jewelry. In Europe, it was a favorite of the nobility, and in Asia, Hunza warriors even used bullets made of red garnet for its supposed lethal power.

Benefits of Red Garnet

Physical benefits

• Heart and circulation: Strengthens the heart, regulates circulation and treats blood disorders.
• Vital organs: Revitalizes the liver, spleen and kidneys.
• Anti-inflammatory properties: Relieves arthritis, rheumatism and skin diseases.
• Internal and external healing: Helps with abscesses and injuries.

Mental and spiritual benefits

• Calm and serenity: Reduces agitation and promotes tranquility.
• Confidence and courage: Helps to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
• Altruism and compassion: Encourage active listening and non-judgmental understanding.
• Personal development: Combat depression and discouragement caused by failures.

Karmic level

• Root chakra: Promotes balance and energy anchoring.
• Astrological signs: It especially benefits Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Leo, and Scorpio.
  

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Red Garnet Care

• Purification: Clean the stone every 7 or 8 days under running water to remove accumulated energies.
• Recharge: Expose it to sunlight on a quartz mass to restore its energy.