A Silicate mineral. A variety of colors, the most popular being red or green. Use cut and polished. The brighter the better.

• The stone of devotion, to others, to self, and to one's aim.

• Awakens the "inner fire" of creativity.

• Helps us become more productive and achievement oriented.

• Attracts good luck.

RED GARNET inspires romantic love, passion, sensuality, sexuality, intimacy, positive thoughts, inspiration, energy, past life recall, career success, social popularity and self confidence. Warms, energizes emotionally and physically (arthritis, frostbite, paralysis), grounds. Used by ancient cultures. Exhaustion, low BP, detoxing and strengthening blood, muscles, kidneys, gallstones. Stimulates life force and sexuality, hormone balance, antibodies, fertility, persistence, stamina, passion, confidence (and stubbornness). Yang (avoid if excess anger, impatience, high blood pressure, heat, inflammation, etc.) Provides regeneration and balance. Draws negativity away from the Chakras. Inspires love and passion. Protection from toxins, depression, anemia and disorder.

Stone of Capricorn, Leo and Aquarius and January Birthstone

Chakra - Root/Base

GREEN GARNET augments peace, serenity, meditation, creativity, healing, purification, patience and clarity of thought.

Chakra - Root/Base - Heart

ORANGE GARNET Warmth, energy.

Chakra - Sex/Navel

Specific Gravity - 3.6 - 4.2

Refractive Indice - 1.73 - 1.83

Hardness - 7.0 - 7.5