1月の誕生石(ガーネット)

January birthstone (garnet)


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Garnet is characterized by its variety of colors

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Gemstone Name garnet
Mineral Name Garnet (group name)
Japanese name Garnet
Origin of the name Its name comes from its resemblance in shape and color to a pomegranate seed.
color Red ~ Purple ~ Orange ~ Green ~ Yellow
Mohs hardness 6.5–7.5
Origin India, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, etc.
Stone meaning Victory, Truth, Chastity, Friendship, Loyalty
effect A symbol of fruitfulness, a stone that protects chastity, and a symbol of friendship
Maintenance Add mild detergent to lukewarm water and gently clean with a soft brush / Ultrasonic cleaning
others There are many types of garnets, and they have many names such as demantoid, spessartine, rhodolite, etc. Color-changing garnets, which change color depending on the light source, are also attractive.

When you think of garnet, many people probably imagine the color red.
Garnets actually come in many colors and have many names. If you want to wear your birthstone but don't want it to be red, don't worry.
Garnet is a gemstone that comes in many colors.I'm sure you'll find a color you like.

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Garnet Characteristics

Garnet is not the name of a single mineral."Group Name"is.
Garnets come in a variety of colors, from red to purple, orange, and green, and there are more than 20 types of garnets. Garnets are a mineral with a glossy glass-like luster, and those that are transparent and have a deep color tend to be preferred.
It is produced not only in Asia and Africa, but also in America.
Although it is not widely known, diamonds can also contain garnets as inclusions. Diamonds without inclusions are generally preferred, but beautiful red garnet inclusions that can be seen with the naked eye are popular with collectors and increase their value.
We have summarized some representative Garnets below for your reference.


■ Almandine Garnet
The red garnet that you imagine is called almandine garnet, which is produced in large quantities around the world and is relatively inexpensive. The name almandine comes from the ancient Greek city of Alabanda.
アルマンディンガーネット
■ Pyrope Garnet
The name comes from the Greek word pyrope, which means "burning eye," and as its name suggests, this garnet has a fiery red color.
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■ Rhodolite Garnet
Garnets are easily mixed with other garnets, and a solid solution of almandine garnet and pyrope garnet is called rhodolite garnet. The color varies depending on the ratio of almandine and pyrope, but most are purplish red. The name rhodolite comes from the Greek words rhodon (rose) and rhodon (stone), as it has the color of a beautiful red rose.
ロードライトガーネット
■Spessartine Garnet/Mandarin Garnet
Spessartine garnet has a striking bright orange color. It is characterized by its high luster and transparency. The name spessartine comes from its discovery in the Spessart region of Bavaria, Germany in the 1800s. Spessartine garnets with a yellowish orange color are called mandarin garnets and are highly valued. The name comes from the orange color of the peel of the mandarin orange, which is a member of the Rutaceae family.
スペサルティン(スぺサルタイト)ガーネット/マンダリンガーネット
■ Green Garnet (Tsavorite)

Garnets can be broadly divided into red and green (grossular), with green garnet being a representative of the grossular type. Among them, tsavorite is considered to be the most highly valued. It has a similar color to emerald, but has fewer inclusions and is more transparent than emerald. Another appeal is that it can be purchased at a more affordable price than emerald. The name grossular garnet comes from the Latin word for gooseberry (Grossularia), which has bright green fruits, and tsavorite was named after the fact that it was mined in Tsavo National Park in Kenya.
グリーンガーネット(ツァボライト)
■ Demantoid Garnet
Demantoid garnet is an attractive, vivid yellow-green gemstone, and is especially expensive among garnets due to its rarity. Demantoid garnets are characterized by needle-shaped inclusions (horsetails), and as their name suggests, some have inclusions that look like a horse's tail radiating outward. While gemstones without inclusions are often preferred, these distinctive inclusions are in a class of their own and are traded at high prices. With its beautiful, sparkling green color, it resembled a "green diamond" when it was discovered, and so its name comes from the Dutch word "demant," which means diamond.
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■Color change garnet
Although color change is often thought of as alexandrite, there are also garnets whose color changes dramatically depending on the light source. They are brown in natural light, but when exposed to incandescent light, they change color to red-purple. They are a type of Malaya garnet that is a mixture of pyrope and spessartine. While alexandrite is very expensive, color change garnets are attractive because they can be purchased relatively cheaply.
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Origin of Garnet

Garnet is a gemstone that has been loved for over 5,000 years. Its name comes from the fact that its crystals resemble pomegranate seeds (Latin: granatum). The Japanese name is also "Garnet"
In ancient Egypt, they were worn as necklaces by the pharaohs and were buried with them.
Garnets also appeared in Noah's Ark, and it is said that they illuminated the darkness during the great flood. Since then, it is also famous that crusaders wore them as talismans, as they were believed to show them the way.
It is a gemstone with a long history and features in many anecdotes.


Garnet Effects

The stone's word is "Victory, Truth, Chastity, Friendship, Loyalty"
Symbol of HarvestIt is said that this will help people to be proactive in achieving their dreams and goals, and also improve their interpersonal relationships.Stone of FriendshipIt is believed that it brings about faithful love and eternal bonds.
Recommended for those who want to push forward towards their goals and those who want to value their relationships.


How to Care for Your Garnet

Garnets are relatively hard stones, but they can be scratched when rubbed against other hard stones. Therefore, it is best to wipe them with a soft cloth after use and store them away from other jewelry.
If you feel that your garnet is losing its shine, it's time to take care of it.
Fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of mild detergent (dishwashing detergent). Then, dip a soft brush (a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently scrub the garnet. If you scrub the garnet, the prongs that hold it in place may come loose, so it's important to scrub the garnet in a scrubbing motion. Once you've finished scrubbing, rinse the garnet off with lukewarm water.
We also recommend using an ultrasonic cleaner to remove any fine dirt.


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