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
Spessartite is a kind of garnet sought for, especially the samples with sharp fanta or mandarin orange colour. This most wanted spessartite usually comes from Namibia or Nigeria.
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Spessartite Garnet in Healing
A type of garnet with beautiful orange to red-orange hues, Spessartite Garnet is a powerful crystal associated with vitality, creativity, and passion. It radiates an energy of joy and inspiration and is known to energize both the body and the mind.
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