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Gem Type:GARNET
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Weight (CARATS): 10 CTS
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Origin:BRAZIL
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SIZE (mm): 8 X 6 X 3 MM
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Color: TRANSULENT DEEP RED COLOUR
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Shape:ROUND CABOCHON
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Clarity:VS
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Treatments:NO TREATMENT NATURAL
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Additional Comments: PIECES:13 ;
From the stone history: One of the world's most ancient gems, garnet has been treasured for thousands of years. Use of garnets as gems is traced to the Nile Delta in 3100 B.C. Egytian artisans created beautifull garnet beads, bracelets and other jewelry. Garnets since ancient times used widely as an abrasive. Garnets are said to have been used by Asiatic tribes in place of bullets.
During the latter part of the 19th century, garnet bracelets and brooches were particularly popular. Most familiar during the peak of popularity were varieties of pyrope. The hardness of garnets and their sharp fracture make them suitable as abrasives for wood, leather, glass, metals, and plastics.
Garnet varieties have become known by misleading names, frequently consisting of a locality with the name of another mineral variety, such as Uralian emerald or Cape ruby.
Healing ability: Garnet is an excellent assistance for blood deficiency diseases. It stimulates bloodstream and pituitary gland, relieves rheumatism and arthritis pain.
Garnet combats depression and lethargy. Garnet also stimulates the spleen properly. Garnet protects against depression and impure thoughts. Cures fever and promotes good health.
Mystical power: Garnet should be carried close to the body. Its energy is balancing and peaceful. This stone of passion stimulates the sexual drive. Garnet gives energy and courage. It is said to encourage robust good health and sexual desire, enhance the wearer's imagination. Garnet symbolizes fire, faith, courage, truth, grace, compassion, constancy and fidelity. It also offers protection to the traveler.
THIS GEM STONE IS NOW IN AUSTRALIA AND WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THERE SO PLEASE BE PATIENT FOR YOUR DELIVERY.
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| Type 1 Gemstones |
| The following gemstones are typically inclusion free, even minor inclusions detract from their value. |
| Diamond, Amethyst, Beryls(Aquamarine,Morganite), Citrine, Smoky Quartz , topaz, Chrysoberyl, Kunzite, Tanzanite, green Tourmaline, and Blue Zircon |
| IF |
Internally flawless under extreme magnification (Very rare) |
| F |
Flawless |
| VVS |
Minute inclusions under 10x; invisible to the unaided eye |
| VS |
Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye |
| SI1 |
Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually visible to the unaided eye |
| SI2 |
Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually quite visible to the unaided eye |
| I1 |
prominent- moderate affect on appearance or durability |
| I2 |
prominent - severe affect on appearance or durability |
| I3 |
prominent- severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability |
| Type 2 Gemstones |
| Gemstones that normally have small inclusions that do not detract from value. |
| Alexandrite, Andalusite, Iolite, Peridot, Rhodolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Garnet, Amethyst, Red Zircon, Tsavorite; Blue, Orange, Purple, Yellow and Parti-colored Tourmaline |
| F |
Flawless |
| VVS |
Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye |
| VS |
Noticeable inclusions under 10x; often invisible to the unaided eye |
| SI1 |
Obvious inclusions under 10x; visible to the unaided eye |
| SI2 |
Obvious inclusions under 10x; very apparent to the unaided eye |
| I1 |
prominent - moderate affect on appearance or durability |
| I2 |
prominent - severe affect on appearance or durability |
| I3 |
prominent - severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability |
6 mm = 1/4 inch (Approx)
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