‘- Garnet, a popular gemstone known for its rich colors and brilliance. It is called Pulak in Sanskrit, Tamra in Hindi, and Garnet in English.
– Comprising a group of closely related minerals with varying chemical compositions, garnets come in a range of colors and share a common crystal structure.
– Some of the most well-known garnet species include pyrope, almandine, spessartine, grossular, and andradite. The most common garnet species used in jewelry are pyrope and almandine.
– Garnets can be red, green, orange, yellow, brown, and black, with deep red being the most popular color.
– Transparent to translucent, garnets allow light to pass through, and their clarity may vary with some having inclusions or cloudy areas.
– Romans believed garnet protected wearers from celestial disasters, and throughout history, garnets symbolized love, friendship, and trust.
– Garnet’s magical properties include enhancing observation, seriousness, removing despair, promoting optimism, resolving obstacles, fostering maturity, boosting decision-making power, and alleviating financial problems.
– Associated with January and suitable for Capricorn, Aquarius, Taurus, Jupiter, and Libra signs. Garnet holds cultural and historical significance making it a versatile and meaningful gemstone.
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