🎈Garnet was named after the pomegranate. Most people will think of a red gemstone when they hear the name “garnet” because they are not aware that garnet occurs in a variety of colors. Red is the most common color with blue been the rarest. You will find garnets in black, brown, orange, yellow, green, purple and colorless.
🎈Garnet is known to sharpens your perceptions of yourself and other people. It revitalizes, purifies and balances energy, bringing serenity or passion as appropriate. It inspires love and devotion. Garnet is thought to have medicinal abilities to reduce body toxins. Garnet helps build self-confidence and clarify one’s life purpose. Garnet symbolizes fidelity, loyalty, sincerity, faith and grace
Garnets are used industrially for waterjet cutting, abrasive blasting, water filtration and abrasive powders.
🎈Garnets are best cleaned with warm water, detergent, and a soft brush. Although relatively hard and tough, garnets can be heat sensitive. Extreme heat should be avoided