Garnet, stone of courage
Stone of the month January!
Meaning and variety of the mineral
The name Garnet derives from the Latin "Granatus" (with grains), with a probable reference to "Malum granatum" (pomegranate), a plant with red-seeded fruits of shape, size and color similar to those of some crystals of the mineral.
The name of garnets indicates an entire mineralogical group that is very interesting for the variety of shapes and splendid colors.
Grossular: Hessonite, color from yellow-cinnamon to red-hyacinth, red-orange
Pyrope: Ruby-red rhodolite
Almandine: red-violet color
Spessartite: yellow-honey, yellow-brown color
Andradite: Green, Green-Yellow Demantoid, Golden-Yellow Topazolite, Black Melanite
Uvarovite: intense emerald-green colour
Garnet properties in crystal therapy
Garnet is the stone of courage, in ancient times considered the stone of heroes as it was dedicated to those who were able to withstand difficult tests of courage. In crystallotherapy it helps to get out of those situations that seem to have no way out. Wearing garnet jewelery promotes self-confidence, willpower and joie de vivre. Gives the ability to consider obstacles as fundamental challenges for growth and happiness. Stimulates the development of new ideas, strengthening the ability to translate them into practice, even if others are hostile to them.
It is one of the best protective stones as it is linked to the Fire Element.
Garnets in our Didoni store
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