Crystal system: Isometric.
Cell salt: Aluminium silicates (Pyrope, Almandine and Spessartine) and calcium silicates (Grossular, Andradite and Uvarovite).
Colour: Deep red to reddish black (Pyrope); deep red to brown or brownish black (Almandine); brownish red to hyacinth red (Spessartine); colourless, white, yellow, pink, green or brown (Grossular); wine red or greenish (Andradite); emerafd green (Uvarovite).
Energy: Electromagnetic.
Planet/sign: Mercury/Gemini; Moon/Cancer; Saturn- Uranus/Aquarius.
Uses: In general, Garnet should be set in gold for individuals with nervous or sluggish dispositions, while active people should wear Garnet set in silver.
ALMANDINE was associated with Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. Tonic water prepared with Almandine may be helpful in easing hangover symptoms. Place the stone in a bowl of purified water, let it stand overnight and drink upon waking.
ANDRADITE unearths buried secrets. Take this stone with you when mining, beachcombing, or looking for lost objects. Give an Andradite crystal to your lover and listen carefully to what he or she reveals to you.
GROSSULAR increases our receptivity to the images held in Nature—sky, clouds, Sun’s rays, moonbeams and the green and growing things of Earth. This stone liberates the human spirit via its soothing, grounding and calming effects on the emotional body.
PYROPE contains living fire and works to release outworn habit patterns by destroying the erroneous ideas and emotions that keep us enslaved to guilt and fear. Pyrope clears the way for new beginnings.
This stone has long been recognized for its use as an anti-inflammatory and blood-clotting agent.
SPESSARTINE inspires enthusiasm, refines one’s manners, heightens awareness, sharpens the tongue and lends personal grace and charm in dealings with the public.
UVAROVITE stands for growth, peace, prosperity and abundance. Wear it against the lower belly as a fertility charm or use it as a meditation aid to promote world peace.