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Garnet Facts



Astrology

Origin
Australia, India

Color
Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, pink

Streak
White

For which Rashi?
Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius

Planet
Mars

Element of Planets
-

Energy
-

How to Wear?

Finger
-

Ring Metal
-

Deities
Persephone

Not to wear with
-

Powers
Healing, Protection

Birthstone

Planetary
Scorpio

Talisman
Taurus

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-

Solubility
-

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage
Indistinct

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine

Pleochroism
None

Dispersion
0.02 48

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent

Refractive Index
1.730-1.895

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
Trigonal

Birefringence
-9999

Clarity
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular
-

Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health

Digestive
Supports digestive health

Psychology
Passion

Healing
Physical healing

Qualities Associated
Passion

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Garnet Effects

Garnets are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Garnet is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Garnet effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Garnet Benefits can be reaped, when Garnet stone is worn daily by a Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo and Aquarius individual. Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of Mars's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

Semi Precious Gemstones

Garnet Specifications

Garnet Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Garnet, we provide you with a few prominent Garnet facts.

The gem is commonly found in Australia and India.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Garnet. It is mainly composed of Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.. The gem is observed to have positive results when worn by individuals of Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo and Aquarius.

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