As gemstone wholesalers we at www.gemrockauctions.com offer a wide range of Gemstones, loose gemstones and other high quality products - Including Garnet
which is generally a reddish-maroon coloured stone. The word Garnet originated from the Latin word granatus signifying “seed”. This is because garnets often resemble of a small round seed when found in its matrix rock.
It is a highly sought-after precious Gem, which for centuries has been widely used in the creation and encrustation of jewellery and everyday items. Garnet comes in an array of natural colours such as: orange, red, brown, green and yellow.
The variations in its composition are reflected from the variability of the colour. Garnet comes in different chemical compositions, the names are: Almandite, Pyrope, Spessartite, Andradite, Grossular, Uvarovite.
Metaphysically speaking the benefits of these stones have been known to be such things as- stimulates the willingness to serve others while remaining true to oneself. Helps one in being committed to ones self as well as to others and to the causes that one respects and holds dear to oneself. Physically it stimulates the second chakra and boosts the creative energy. Balances sexual energy, restores damage to DNA and amplifies the body in assimilation of iodine, calcium, magnesium and vitamin A and E. Emotionally it helps to incorporate experiences and assist one in self- discovery.
It also gives a protective influence, a connection to other dimensions. Helps one to recognize flashes of insight and apply them in the appropriate place in one's life. - Its Chemical Composition D3T3(SiO4)3 and its hardness ratio is 6 - 7.
For any investors, collectors or lovers of this gem, it is recommended to have a gemological identification certificate for authenticity. It is an independent report from an approved gemology laboratory, issued by an independent gemologist.
