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:scroll: Introduction to Garnet :scroll:

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Garnet is a widespread class of minerals with a vast variation of colors. However, the term Garnet itself most often refers to its dark red form. This dark red form of garnet is what comes to most people’s minds when they think of garnet, so it will be what this wiki focuses on. The forms of garnet associated with this deep red color are also known as Almandine, and Pyrope. They can be difficult to distinguish, but Almandine is usually a deeper red. While these minerals are unique in chemical formula, they are lumped together under the term garnet. Garnet is commonly considered the birthstone for January. Garnets are an extremely popular crystal choice for jewelry. Although synthetic garnets exist, they are often used to simulate other gemstones such as Diamonds. Due to there abundance and amazing natural colorization, there is no real market for fake garnets. This is great for crystal collectors as you needn’t worry about if your garnets are real!

✦ Zodiac - Aquarius

✦ Chakra - Heart, Root

✦ Deities - Sekhmet, Hestia, Demeter

✦ Element - Fire, Earth

✦ Planet - Mars

✦ Sabbat - Yule

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:microscope: The Science :microscope:

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Although we associate the phrase garnet with its dark red forms, the mineral class of garnet is quite broad. The various types of garnet have a very similar chemical formula and similar properties, but are separated into types by their coloring. There are approximately two dozen commonly accepted forms of garnet. The two red forms, Almandine and Pyrope, only differ in their formulas slightly as shown below. These slight variations in chemical formula are what contributes to the color differences in different types of garnet. Although there are many variations, all forms of garnet share the mineral properties listed.

✦ Chemical Formula - Fe3Al2Si3O12 (Almandine), Mg3Al2Si3O12 (Pyrope)

✦ Cleavage - None

✦ Crystal System - Isometric

✦ Mohs Hardness - 6.5-8.5

✦ Lustre - Vitreous

✦ Diaphaneity - Transparent to Translucent

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:sparkles: The Magick :sparkles:

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, crystals are not meant to replace medical care.

Garnet’s fiery energy makes it a strong and protective crystal. It was widely used in the Middle Ages to keep negative spirits at bay. It can be used in any sort of protection magick. Meditating with garnet helps calm and direct your inner fire. Meditating with it can be used to relax, and to either direct your anger into a creative source or dissipate it. Garnet is also a stone of love and ion. It can be used to attract love, or do deepen a commitment between two people. A promise spoken over garnet is said to never be broken. Garnet is also a stone of fertility; it can be used in fertility spells and to protect a pregnant woman.

Almandine specifically is known as the Stone of Tangible Truth. This means that it can assist you in seeing a realistic version of the physical world. It alleviates worry and panic, and helps you maintain a connection to the present. All garnets are protective, and Almandine is specifically useful for psychic protection. It is also a regenerative crystal that can give you strength and stamina. Pyrope is sometimes referred to as living fire. It has a strong and ionate energy. It can be used for power and courage. Its healing powers can offer physical, emotional, and spiritual .

✦ Main Properties - Protection, Love, Healing, Fertility.

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:heart: Crystal Care :heart:

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Garnet is water safe! This means you do not need to take any special precautions when cleansing garnet. Salt water will cleanse your garnet both physically and energetically. Garnet is also not known to fade in sunlight. This means its energy can be recharged using sunlight without fear of damaging the crystal. Some practitioners also recommend charging it on a moonless night. Although it is not a particularly soft crystal, you should still be careful when cleansing and storing it in order to not scratch it. This is especially crucial for tumbled crystals where scratches would be more noticeable.

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:mag: Sources :mag:

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Almandine - Crystal Vault

Almandine - Minerals

Garnet - Crystal Vault

Garnet - Minerals

Garnet - Witchipedia

Pyrope - Crystal Vault

Pyrope - Minerals