Properties
Mineral group: Silicates
Chemistry: X3Y2 (SiO4)3X , Where X can be Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe etc, And Y can be Al, Fe, Cr etc (properties effect specifik weight and colour)
Color: Colorless, yellow, yellow-green, green, red, pink-red, pale pink, violet-red, brown, black (general)
Crystal system: Isometric (cubic)
Mohs Scale hardness: 6,5-7,5
Refractive index: 1,730-1,895
Birefringence: None
Specific gravity: 3,55-4,33
Other
Garnets as a group are very large and divided into two main groups, Pyralspite and Ugrandite. These groupes are further divided into sub-groups. For Pyralspite these are Pyrope, Almandite and Spessartite. Ugrandite have subgroups Grossular, Andradite and Uvarovite. Furthermore, mixing or blending of "subset varieties" are common, where Rhodolite is an example of the garnet type between Pyrope and Almandite.
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Garnet in healing (Source: ChatGPT)
Garnet is a powerful crystal with many different varieties (such as almandine, pyrope, spessartine, and grossular), which means that its properties can vary depending on color and composition. Generally, garnet is known to be a stone of vitality, passion, protection and energy, and is often used in crystal therapy for its healing properties.
Garnet in healing (Source: ChatGPT)
Garnet is a powerful crystal with many different varieties (such as almandine, pyrope, spessartine, and grossular), which means that its properties can vary depending on color and composition. Generally, garnet is known to be a stone of vitality, passion, protection and energy, and is often used in crystal therapy for its healing properties.
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