Natural Garnet Crystals For Sale (Pyrope Garnet Stones)
This gorgeous Natural Garnet Crystal measuring 6cm long displays stunning, wine-red hues topped with sparkling, twinkling ruby-red flecks.
The Natural Garnet Stone displays gemmy natural druzy crystal cavities which are particularly spectacular in colour in the sunlight.
When exposed to sunlight, Pyrope Garnet is magnificent in all its shimmering, shining glory.
Some Garnet Stones display shining silver-grey Mica alongside the gem-like glittering druzy crystals.
This Raw Garnet Crystal is a stunning example of the beauty of natural rough crystals.
What Is Garnet Made Of?
Garnets are a group of silicate minerals which includes the Almandine Garnet variety, and the stunning Pyrope Garnet variety, of which this piece is a specimen.
Almandine (also known as Almandite) is an Iron Aluminium Garnet mineral showcasing a deep red colour and this colour can sometimes verge towards purple, whereas Pyrope Garnet contains more magnesium content compared to Almandine Garnet's high iron content.
The colour of Garnet is often compared to the colour of Rubies, and for this reason, Garnet is sometimes referred to as Almandine Ruby.
Pyrope Garnet's name is derived from the Greek word 'puropus', which means 'fire-eyed', in referenced to the shimmering, fiery colours of Pyrope Garnet.
Where Does Garnet Come From?
Garnet can be found in many countries worldwide, including Brazil, Sri Lanka, and the USA.
Our Pyrope Garnet Crystals, including this piece, are crystals from India, a country renowned for its high-quality crystals.
More specifically, this Pyrope Garnet Crystal was sourced from Orissa/ Odisha in the Bay of Bengal, India.
Garnet History
Red Garnet is one of the oldest gemstones known to have been cut by man, and it was very popular with Roman jewellery makers.
Red gemstones, usually Red Garnets, were historically called carbuncles.
The name 'Garnet' was derived from the Latin word for seeds, and it is thought Garnet was given this name owing to its deep red colour which is similar in shade to the red seeds of Pomegranates.
Garnet Crystal Healing Properties
Garnet is revered by Crystal Healers for its warm, fiery energy, much like its warm reddish hues.
If you are lacking in motivation and energy, Garnet can be used as a Crystal Healing Stone to help lift your mood.
Garnet Chakras
Garnet, like Ruby, resonates powerfully with both the Heart Chakra and Root Chakra (Base Chakra).
Garnet: Heart Chakra Stone
Like the Ruby, Garnet is deeply associated with the Heart Chakra, and is said to enhance passion and love in one's relationships when used as a Heart Chakra Crystal.
Garnet: Root Chakra Stone
Garnet is also a very grounding stone, and therefore can be used as a Root Chakra Crystal to enhance one's connection to the Earth.
How Hard Is Garnet?
Pyrope Garnet measures 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness, which means that it is a very durable mineral resistant to scratching, but care should still be taken not to damage the crystal surface, especially if rough druzy crystals are exposed.
Garnet is a harder mineral than Quartz, but is still softer than the hardest minerals such as Ruby.
Garnet Crystal Care
It is not recommended to soak this Garnet Crystal in water, at the very least not for prolonged periods of time and not in salt water.
Although Pyrope Garnet is a hard mineral on the Mohs Scale and therefore should be safe in water, Pyrope Garnets such as this piece often display many natural crystal cavities and fissures which make the stone vulnerable to damage and breakage if the cavities absorb water during submersion.
To cleanse your Garnet Crystal, simple use a little bit of water and dry it afterwards with a cloth.
Garnet Collections
This stunning Natural Garnet Crystal is a beautiful Red Crystal, and would be an excellent addition to any Crystal Collection.
This red semi-precious stone is the January birthstone and the birthstone for the Aquarius Zodiac Sign and Capricorn Zodiac Sign, and so a Garnet Crystal would make a great crystal gift for loved ones with birthdays in this period.
Raw Natural Crystals are wonderful as Crystal Display Pieces and make for unique home decor/ furnishings.
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Product Reference Number: 17600
