Garnet Ring

4mm Square Cut Garnet set in 925 Sterling Silver or 18k Gold Vermeil 1 Micron Size 8 Garnet - Love, Passion, Energy

- Chakras - Root.
- Water Safe - Yes.
- Sun Safe - Yes.
- Planets - Mars.
- Zodiacs - Aries, Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius.
- Elements - Earth, Fire.
- Moh's Hardness Scale - 7-8.
- Numerology - 9.
- Feng Shui Energy -
- Crystal Energy Type - Enhancer Strengthener.
- Deities - Sekhmet.
- Rarity - Varies depending on type of Garnet; Tsavorite Garnets are the rarest.
- Colour Energy - Red, Pink, occasionally black.
- Structure - Triclinic.
- Formula - (Mg, Ca, Fe2 , Mn2 )3(Al, Fe3 , Cr3 , V3 )2(SiO4)3
- Mineral Family - Silicate.
- Appearance - Red, Blood Red.
- Origin - Worldwide, main deposits in USA.
- Works well with - Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby.
- Other Properties - Nourishing, Rejuvenation, Creativity, Grounding, Sensuality, Strength, Love & Relationships, Protection, Power, Physical Healing, Grounding, Prosperity, Manifestation, Action, Sexuality, Removing Negative Energy, Motivation, Self Discipline, Inner Fire, Life Force Energy, Courage, Hope, Self Understanding.

Extra for Experts:

- Garnet is a silicate group of minerals that has had a long relationship with humankind.
- First recorded as ΑνθραϪέ in 325 B.C. by Theophrastus.
- Pliny the Elder recorded this stone in 77 A.D. as Carchedonius Garamanticus or Garamantic Carbuncle.
- The word Garnet derives from ‘Gernet’ meaning “dark red" and the “Granatus'' meaning grain or seed, like a Pomegranate.
- Garnet has 6 sub-minerals: Almandine, Pyrope, Spessartine, Andradite, Grossular, and Uvaroite. You can also find Garnet in different colours like Green.
- In Ancient times, Garnet was prescribed for conditions of the blood. Ancient Asiatic tribes even used small garnets as bullets, thinking they would have a greater impact.
- Garnet served as a talisman in the Crusades for both Christians and Muslims. It was also said to be one of the 12 stones on the breastplate of the high priest. It has been a scared stone to many religious communities. Greek mythology believed it could heal wounds between romantic partners.
- Garnet is also often used in watch gears, sandpaper, and abrasives.
- Garnets are one of the stones that can be found here in New Zealand. Read Blog Post.

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