Mineral and gemstone spheres are stones that have been either hand or machine fashioned into smooth and polished spherical shape. Garnet
is one of the oldest gemstones known to man. It was recorded in the Bible as one of the gems in the high priests breastplate and
is still a popular stone used in jewelry. They are highly valued for their beauty but they are also treasured by those who believing in their metaphysical properties. Along with being one of the most
beautiful gemstones and the birthstone for the month of January, Garnet spheres are held in high regard for their healing, creative, and cleansing properties in metaphysics. You can buy all kinds of
When one thinks of Garnet, they typically think of deep maroon or velvet red. However, there are a number of different types of Garnet and their color ranges from white to emerald green. The metaphysical properties associated with Garnet include:
· Success in Business
· Increases Popularity
· Boosts Self-Esteem
· Attracts Friends
· Helps fight Depression
· The Deep Red Garnet is associated with Love
Types of Garnet include:
· Almandite- this Garnet ranges in color from orange red
to burgundy wine with deep red with brown hues
· Andradite-this is a very rare Garnet that ranges in color
from yellow green to green
· Cachemirine- This Garnet is a beautiful Orange shade
· Grape-The Grape Garnet is a blend of the Pyrope and Almandine. The result is a deep purple red Garnet that is as unique as it is beautiful. The Grape Garnet is mined in Eastern India.
· Grossular- this Garnet ranges in shades of green or is
yellow. It is rare and has often been confused with the African
Emerald due to its green tone.
· Imperial-The Imperial Garnet ranges in color from pink
to light pink. This garnet is very rare and unusual.
· Malaya- the Malaya Garnet ranges in color from deep red
to dark red with brown hues. The name Malaya is Swahili for worthless.
However, these G
Garnets are highly valued.
· Mandarin-The Mandarin Garnet is revered for its Pumpkin
Orange hues. It also may range in color from orange to orange with
brown tones.
· Mozambique- the Mozambique Garnet is very similar to the
Rhodolite. The Mozambique Garnet is a deep dark red.
· Purple- The Purple Garnet is deep purple and is often confused
with Amethyst
· Pyrope- This Garnet is a deep red color
· Rhodolite-The Rhodolite is formed from both the Pyrope
and Almandine Garnets. Therefore, it may be referred to as the Pyrope-Almandine
Garnet. This Garnet ranges in color from deep pink with red tones
to a velvety raspberry color. It is found in the United States,
Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka.
· Spessartine- This Garnet is reddish orange or reddish brown
· Umbalite- This Garnet is found in the Umba Valley and ranges
in color from soft pink to purple.
Garnet Spheres are a wonderful addition to your home or office,
whether they are valued for their metaphysical properties or simply
for their beauty.
