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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 to the shape and color of 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 | Symbol of fruitfulness, stone of chastity, symbol of friendship |
| Care | Add mild detergent to lukewarm water and gently clean with a soft brush/Ultrasonic cleaning |
| others | There are many different types of garnets, and they have many names such as demantoid, spessartine, and rhodolite. Color-change garnets, which change color depending on the light source, are also attractive. |
When you think of garnet, many people probably imagine it as red!
Garnets actually come in a variety of colors and have many names, so 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 colorsYou're sure to find a color you like.
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Garnet characteristics
Garnet is not the name of a single mineral,Group Nameis.
Garnets come in a variety of colors, including red, purple, orange, and green, and there are over 20 types of garnets. Garnets are glass-like, transparent, and dark in color, and are often preferred.
It is produced not only in Asia and Africa, but also in America.
It is not widely known, but 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 compiled some representative Garnets below for your reference.
Garnets come in a variety of colors, including red, purple, orange, and green, and there are over 20 types of garnets. Garnets are glass-like, transparent, and dark in color, and are often preferred.
It is produced not only in Asia and Africa, but also in America.
It is not widely known, but 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 compiled some representative Garnets below for your reference.
■Almandine Garnet
The red garnet that most people 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.
The red garnet that most people 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.
Pyrope Garnet
The name comes from the Greek word pyrope, which means "burning eye," and as its name suggests, it is a fiery crimson garnet.
The name comes from the Greek word pyrope, which means "burning eye," and as its name suggests, it is a fiery crimson garnet.
■ 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 to pyrope, but most are purplish red. The name rhodolite comes from the Greek words rhodon (rose) and rhodolite (stone), as it resembles the beautiful red color of a rose.
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 to pyrope, but most are purplish red. The name rhodolite comes from the Greek words rhodon (rose) and rhodolite (stone), as it resembles the beautiful red color of a rose.
■Spessartine (Spessartite) 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, a member of the Rutaceae family.
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, a member of the Rutaceae family.
■ Green Garnet (Tsavorite)
Garnets can be broadly divided into red and green (grossular), with green garnet being a prime example of the grossular type. Among these, tsavorite is considered to be the most highly valued. Its color is similar to emerald, but it has fewer inclusions and is more transparent than emerald. Another attractive feature 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), a bright green fruit, and tsavorite is named after the place where it was mined in Tsavo National Park, Kenya.
Garnets can be broadly divided into red and green (grossular), with green garnet being a prime example of the grossular type. Among these, tsavorite is considered to be the most highly valued. Its color is similar to emerald, but it has fewer inclusions and is more transparent than emerald. Another attractive feature 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), a bright green fruit, and tsavorite is named after the place where it was mined in Tsavo National Park, Kenya.
■ Demantoid Garnet
Demantoid garnet is an attractive, vibrant yellow-green gemstone, and its rarity makes it one of the most expensive garnets. Demantoid garnets are characterized by needle-like inclusions (horsetails), and as their name suggests, some garnets have inclusions that radiate outward like a horse's tail. While gemstones without inclusions are often preferred, these distinctive inclusions are exceptional and command high prices. Their beautiful, radiant green color reminds them of "green diamonds" when they were discovered, hence the name "demant," which means diamond in Dutch.
Demantoid garnet is an attractive, vibrant yellow-green gemstone, and its rarity makes it one of the most expensive garnets. Demantoid garnets are characterized by needle-like inclusions (horsetails), and as their name suggests, some garnets have inclusions that radiate outward like a horse's tail. While gemstones without inclusions are often preferred, these distinctive inclusions are exceptional and command high prices. Their beautiful, radiant green color reminds them of "green diamonds" when they were discovered, hence the name "demant," which means diamond in Dutch.
■Color change garnet
While color change is often associated with alexandrite, there are garnets that also change color dramatically depending on the light source. They are brown in natural light, but when exposed to incandescent light, they change color to a reddish-purple hue. 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.
While color change is often associated with alexandrite, there are garnets that also change color dramatically depending on the light source. They are brown in natural light, but when exposed to incandescent light, they change color to a reddish-purple hue. 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.
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). Its Japanese name is also "Garnet".
In ancient Egypt, it was used as a necklace for the pharaohs and was 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 has been famously worn by Crusaders as a talisman, as they are believed to guide the way forward.
It is a gemstone with a long history and features in many anecdotes.
In ancient Egypt, it was used as a necklace for the pharaohs and was 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 has been famously worn by Crusaders as a talisman, as they are believed to guide the way forward.
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 take a positive approach towards achieving their dreams and goals, and also improve their interpersonal relationships.Stone of FriendshipIt is believed to bring about faithful love and eternal bonds.
Recommended for those who want to move forward towards their goals and those who want to value their relationships.
Symbol of harvestIt is said that this will help people to take a positive approach towards achieving their dreams and goals, and also improve their interpersonal relationships.Stone of FriendshipIt is believed to bring about faithful love and eternal bonds.
Recommended for those who want to move forward towards their goals and those who want to value their relationships.
How to care for your garnet
Although garnets are relatively hard stones, they may be scratched if 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 notice that your garnet's shine is starting to dull, it's time to take care of it.
Fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of mild detergent (dishwashing liquid). Then, dip a soft brush (a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently scrub the garnet. If you scrub too hard, the prongs holding the garnet in place may come loose, so it's important to scrub gently. Once you've finished scrubbing, rinse the garnet with lukewarm water.
We also recommend using an ultrasonic cleaner to remove any fine dirt.
If you notice that your garnet's shine is starting to dull, it's time to take care of it.
Fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of mild detergent (dishwashing liquid). Then, dip a soft brush (a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently scrub the garnet. If you scrub too hard, the prongs holding the garnet in place may come loose, so it's important to scrub gently. Once you've finished scrubbing, rinse the garnet with lukewarm water.
We also recommend using an ultrasonic cleaner to remove any fine dirt.
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