Garnet stone: beneficial and magical properties of the mineral

Good day, dear readers! A well-known Georgian legend about a harsh king says that he sent his daughter’s groom to a real test. “Pick 3 ripe pomegranates from a tree in the desert,” he commanded. The lively young man was able to overcome all the obstacles and get the fruit, despite the fact that evil spirits were guarding them. When he returned, he found the king dying and invited him to try one pomegranate. Vladyka bravely jumped out of bed and hugged the savior. Then the guy broke the second fruit, and...lo and behold...the country instantly began to bloom with lush, fertile gardens. Well, the third garnet stone showered with many red “berries” and gave rise to deposits of scarlet gems.

We continue our acquaintance with the brightest representatives of natural gems. And this time we decided to focus our attention on the sensual and attractive pomegranate. Why him? What other mineral is so alive in its aura and warm and juicy in appearance that there are many tales, parables and legends about it?

Thousands of years of history and dozens of names of pomegranate

Today we will dive deeper into the history of this mineral, distinguish between lies and truth, figure out who garnet is not suitable for and whether it is possible to charge it with love and cure old diseases with its help. In short, read to the end, we have prepared a lot of interesting things!

Today almost everyone knows what this pebble looks like. Even if it is not in your jewelry collection, you saw it with friends, in a photo or during a visit to a jewelry store. It invariably attracts the eye with its depth and mystery, beckons and captivates.

The already familiar bright red gem called “garnet” has a history stretching back thousands of years. During this time he managed to change many names. For example, in Ancient Greece it was called “coal” (“anthrax”), and in Rome it was given the nickname “carbuncle”. Russian people were more sophisticated in naming. The mineral was called in various ways: “chervets” (from the Old Russian word “red” - red), “bechet”, “venisa”.

The modern name appeared in 1270 thanks to Albertus Magnus. The alchemist was the first to notice the similarity of the pebbles with pomegranate seeds. By the way, the name is translated from Latin as “similar to grains.” Its dimensions are small, rare specimens reach a weight of 2 carats, while others are found in miniature dimensions - up to 1 carat.

Where is the gem mined?

Today, garnets include not only scarlet minerals, but also stones of other shades. We will mention this later. First, a little about where the gem is mined, its physical and chemical properties.

Garnet deposits are found all over the world, including many in Russia. It is believed that the richest deposits are concentrated on the Kola Peninsula. In Karelia there is the famous Kitelskoye almandine deposit. But the red-violet exquisite garnet was given to us by the generous Karelian Shueretskoe deposit.

There are also many rich deposits in hot countries, Madagascar and Brazil, as well as in Canada and Finland. Such geographical dispersion could not but affect the “assortment” of stones. After all, each environment leaves its own mark on minerals. The more varied and rich their shades are.

Placers of garnets are not as numerous as their “underground treasures,” so their main extraction occurs through rock drilling.

We buy jewelry wisely

The range of precious jewelry is such that it is easy to lose your head from the abundance. Therefore, the problem of conscious analysis when purchasing is relevant:

come for jewelry only to a trusted salon, if possible, read reviews about it on the Internet;
Each expensive product is always accompanied by a quality certificate from the manufacturer;
When buying a product, carefully examine it in the store and in the light - numerous dents, inclusions, and darkening indicate low quality or a fake.

Those who believe in the magic of the stone will definitely conduct a mental compatibility test with it. If, while looking at a product, you doubt the advisability of purchasing, take another one. Garnet, like any precious gem, chooses its owner. You may not be compatible with your personalities or Zodiac.

What colors of garnet are there?

The main physical properties of the stone include:

noticeable shine, which can vary from unexpressed glass to mesmerizing diamond;
transparency (also varying in degree: from completely translucent specimens to tightly filled with ruby languid color);
the mineral density is about 4, and the Mohs hardness does not exceed 7.5;
the ability to be magnetized and electrified (rub a garnet on a mohair sweater, and it will immediately begin to attract hairs);
rich color range.

Each color has its own name: red - pyrope, cherry - almandines, green - uvarovites, brown or brown - andradites. There are other interesting shades, for example, grossular - light green or brown, similar to gooseberry. But the red or honey-yellow hue is called hessonite. There is even a rare black garnet in nature. Blue garnet is considered a nugget, of which there are several hundred in the world. This heavenly beauty gem was first found in the late 1990s in Madagascar.

Today we will definitely mention what color stones it is better to choose so that their chemical properties help your health and state of mind.

Garnet - a precious or semi-precious stone

Experts and scientists are divided on this issue. Some consider it a “middle” class mineral, an ordinary gem, but not a jewel. Others believe that this stone has every right to be called precious.

What is he really? We will stick to the golden mean and support those who believe that individual specimens can truly be considered especially valuable. These are types of bright, juicy colors, their best representatives. If you are interested in how much a unique rare specimen costs, then we can assure you that the price of others is calculated in tens of thousands of rubles per carat. We will classify the rest as average, who are also capable of pleasing the eye, and also bringing good luck, love and excellent health improvement.

Here we are, smoothly approaching the healing abilities of pomegranate, which have been known for many centuries and confirmed by real stories of recovered people.

Useful healing properties of pomegranate

Because of its scarlet color, many people associate pomegranate with hematopoiesis. Is this why doctors strongly recommend drinking pomegranate juice when you have low hemoglobin? And stones have the same healing effect. Do you feel connected? Our ancestors loved the gem for its excellent healing and healing abilities. Before battle, warriors wore a ring with garnet to quickly heal wounds.

Other healing properties of the stone:

Decreased body temperature in extreme heat;
Treatment of pulmonary diseases and pathologies of the endocrine system;
Neutralization of allergens, reduction of allergic reactions;
Cleansing the skin for rashes of various origins;
Getting rid of migraines;
Solving problems with the cardiovascular system;
Rapid healing of open wounds and fractures;
Treatment of gastrointestinal pathologies;
Relieving inflammation.

Color is also important. For example, red pomegranate has an effect on the heart and blood vessels, transparent - on the mucous membrane, intestines and pancreas, green heals the nervous system and cleanses the lymph well, and light yellow and brown are indicated for allergies, burns and skin diseases.

In order for a pomegranate to help you more quickly, you need to know on which part of the body and in what form of jewelry it is preferable to wear it. So, if you suffer from headaches, then you should wear a necklace, and if you have chronic migraines, wear a gold ring with a mineral on the middle finger of your right hand. For lung diseases, frequent bronchitis and inflammation of the nasopharynx, buy a garnet pendant set in silver. During pregnancy, you can safely wear a bracelet made of pebbles; it will help get rid of toxicosis, normalize blood pressure and relieve nervous tension. Even during childbirth, it can be of great benefit by reducing labor pain.

Doctor and stone specialist Oleg Torsunov claims that the energy of stones is much stronger and more effective than treatment with herbs and especially tablets. “Pomegranate gives immunity, increases the speed of digestion and helps you enjoy life,” he assures.

So, we figured out what pomegranate helps with, and now what’s no less interesting is the magic of the mineral and its superpowers, of which there are many, and which you definitely need to know about before purchasing.

Zodiac compatibility

The mineral protects different signs of the zodiac circle depending on the shade. Red garnets are recommended to be worn by representatives of fire signs - Aries, Leo, Sagittarius. Garnets can benefit Capricorns and Virgos.

Important! It is not recommended to purchase products with garnets for water signs - Pisces, Scorpios, Cancers. The mineral is completely incompatible with Taurus.

Magical properties

Scarlet garnet is considered perhaps the most powerful assistant among stones in matters of the heart. It is not for nothing that unmarried girls in many countries wear jewelry with the mineral almost from birth in order to “doom” themselves to a happy marriage and wait for unearthly love.

It is believed that pomegranate can ignite feelings and passion even in an icy heart. He will definitely attract a person close to you in terms of energy, who will become your other half. Pomegranate owners do not know separation and the bitterness of betrayal. If you decide to purchase it specifically as a love talisman, you need to know how to charge a pomegranate for love correctly, so that it quickly reads the necessary information and begins to “work.”

Immediately after purchasing, squeeze the gem in your palm. This way you are more likely to exchange heat and energy flows.
When you get home, don’t forget to perform the “rite” of cleansing the stone. How to clean a pomegranate so that all the foreign energy has evaporated from it? It’s as simple as that: rinse the pebble under clean cold water.
You need to wear a garnet in the form of a pendant, beads, or pendant. A garnet brooch would also work. The main thing is that the mineral is always near the heart.
In order for a gem to help you find love faster, you need to meditate with it more often, imagine in your head the image of an ideal partner whom you would like to see next to you.

Pomegranate is a symbol of increased mental strength, positivity, irrepressible energy, which will help not only to get out of chronic depression, but also to endure any difficulties in life. There are certain contraindications for people who are lazy and lack initiative. Not only will the stone not help them to cheer up morally, but it will also drive them into such apathy, from which only medications and visits to a psychologist will bring them out.

A red pomegranate will give a young immature woman prudence and life wisdom, help her set her priorities correctly and avoid falling into the clutches of unworthy gentlemen. A green or blue stone helps to “curb” time and disproportionate expenses, so it is ideal for non-self-organized people and spendthrifts.

The white mineral will contribute to easy achievement of goals, development of leadership qualities and career advancement. But the dark one can give incredible power over people. They say that the owner of such a pomegranate is given power and animal attractiveness by the spirits themselves! It is not for nothing that shamans used the stone in their rituals to communicate with the dead. This characteristic is often frightening and alarming, but you should not be afraid. If you have not previously had contact with other worlds, then even with the appearance of the pomegranate you will not see ghosts. But the connection with your ancestors will help you find the true one in life, let them not stumble; through the mineral they will protect you everywhere from troubles and failures.

The benefits and harms of pomegranate jewelry are largely determined by the thoughts and actions of their owner. If the goals are noble, the deeds are kind, and the intentions are pure, the mineral will help, support, and give confidence. Well, if deceit, selfishness and cruelty prevail in you, beware. Garnet can take revenge and return your deeds to you a hundredfold.

Why does a recently purchased stone change color? Many people ask this question, but is there an answer? It is believed that the mineral fades and loses color on a person who is “not suitable” for it. Negative owners, filled with hidden anger and envy, do not allow the gem to reveal itself and extinguish its deep qualities at the root.

Garnet and zodiac signs

This mineral is a wonderful companion for many signs, but there is one whose relationship with the stone will be flawless, full of harmony and positivity.

If we talk about which zodiac sign the pomegranate is 100% suitable for, it is Capricorn. Persistent in work, but withdrawn in society, with the help of the gem they will become more sociable and open. And this helps in career growth, and in personal relationships it sets one up to receive other people’s spiritual vibrations, which cannot but give rise to mutual sincere affection and a lasting union.
The mineral is also good for Scorpio. The stone will quickly pacify jealousy, outbursts of aggression and negative energy, directing “serious passions” in the right direction: creativity, work, building relationships.
How is pomegranate useful for fickle Aquarius? He will guide the owner, who is accustomed to going with the flow, in the right direction. It’s great if representatives of the sign already have a clear goal. The plan and its step-by-step implementation will help the gem come true. But if there is no specific goal, then you will not feel the beneficial effects. Pomegranate loves to suddenly “throw” dreamy Aquarians from heaven to earth so that they finally come to their senses and accept reality as it is. It must be said that Aquarius, like Libra, is recommended to wear varieties of green garnet; it is much closer to them in energy and mood.
From a restrained and too practical and cynical Sagittarius, the stone will turn into a soft, sensual personality, not alien to passions and adventures. Natural pomegranate will also become a reliable amulet against troubles while traveling and various injuries in everyday life.
What does the gem symbolize for Gemini, who is ambiguous and prone to changing identities? Of course, peace, constancy and a fulcrum. Often this sign interferes with itself with its excessive emotionality, eccentricity and frequent changes in mood. So, the pomegranate will magically balance Gemini at the right point, giving him the opportunity to look around, see the main and secondary things and understand his mistakes.
A raw red mineral in the form of a simple pendant on a silver chain or leather rope will save Libra from hesitation and suspiciousness. No matter how decisive the representative of the sign may be, the gem will become an incentive for dramatic changes.
For assertive Aries and Taurus, only the red mineral is suitable. But wearing it all the time is not recommended, since the hot temper and explosive nature of the signs will increase several times and “work” against the owners.
And for a Leo woman, this is an excellent companion and a talisman against bad mood. Even negative emotions that previously led to tears and despair will be covered by pomegranate with its warmth. It fits perfectly with Lionesses in terms of energy and makes them literally radiate positivity and self-confidence.

Are there “hermits” for whom the mineral is not suitable according to their horoscope? Alas, yes. Pomegranate decorations are shown to everyone except Pisces and Cancer. Water signs will remain cold to the effects of pomegranate, and Pisces may even inadvertently be harmed by the stone.

But the stone is not real

Remember that only natural pomegranate has all of the above properties! A synthetic stone may be just as beautiful and deep in appearance, but it does not conceal any power within itself. Nowadays they have learned to masterfully counterfeit minerals, and at first glance you cannot immediately distinguish a fake from an original. But we will tell you how not to be deceived and buy, for example, useless glass or plastic instead of natural stone. After all, other “masters” know “how to treat” a buyer and pass off a cheap fake as a piece of jewelry.

How to check authenticity when purchasing

A real gem will be no larger in size than a coffee bean. Larger pieces are more likely to be fake.
The artificial mineral will not be electrified. Rub it on your hair or downy scarf. If it begins to attract hairs to itself, do not doubt its authenticity.
What does it mean that the color of the stone is too intense and too shiny? Well, of course, these are signs of a fake. The natural shade will not be so outstanding and heterogeneous, and it “knows how” to shine in moderation, nobly, which is inherent in all original gems.
You can try to slightly scratch the glass surface with a pebble. In this case, nothing will happen to the real mineral, but it will leave a noticeable mark on the glass.

Garnet-like stones are divided into precious and non-precious. For example, a red ruby is almost identical in appearance to a garnet, but it costs more. But burgundy cubic zirconia, on the contrary, is much cheaper. Here, a mistake when purchasing will be much more offensive and will “hurt” your wallet.

How to distinguish from a fake

Almandine himself acted as a counterfeit for a long time. Its similarity to a precious ruby was discovered by scammers long before the advent of modern analysis methods. A thin layer of red stone was glued onto a glass insert, creating a doublet or triplet, and was sold several times more expensive.

Actually, almandines are rarely counterfeited - they are inexpensive. Occasionally, only high-quality imitations made from cubic zirconia are found.

Interesting Facts

So, we found out what types of garnets there are, by color, what benefits wearing them brings to the owner, and now a few more useful interesting facts.

Many people are interested in what pomegranate dreams about. The dream book of Catherine the Great states that a stone in a dream does not at all promise well-being, but, on the contrary, warns of impending danger. Loff’s dream book has a slightly different description: the gem comes into dreams for a reason, it puts things in order in your thoughts and affairs, and concentrates you on the main thing. Whether to believe such predictions or not is everyone’s business, but if you dreamed of a pomegranate and it’s still not in your jewelry box, you should go and buy yourself a beautiful pendant or ring.
There is an opinion that garnet is not a gift stone. Is it possible to give this unique and strong mineral as a gift, or is there a risk that it will not accept a new owner and will cause harm? In mineralogy and astrology there are no restrictions on purchasing pomegranate gifts. You can safely buy them for your loved ones as a sign of love, loyalty and gratitude. Presented with warmth and tenderness, the stone will definitely “take root” in new hands.

It is not necessary to give beads, earrings or rings. For example, the stronger sex will like a garnet keychain or a figurine inlaid with stones or a table clock. According to Feng Shui, red stone products should be installed in the southern zone of the living space. From there they will better exude streams of energy that will attract harmony, peace and financial well-being into the house.

Garnet has selective compatibility with other stones. It goes well with chrysoprase, sapphire, and emerald. But onyx, agate and malachite usually do not go well with fire garnet.

Today we learned everything about the mineral pomegranate , where it came from, how it is mined and who should wear it. But this does not mean that the stories about this interesting mineral will end there. We still have a lot of new and unexpected things to learn about him. We are waiting for you again and are already preparing something special for you! See you again!

Team LyubiKamni

Product care

To ensure that the stone always looks attractive, you should purchase jewelry with garnet only on a sunny day.

If you received the product from a previous owner, you should clean the stone by placing it in running water for a day.

Once the mineral is in your hands, there are easy rules for caring for the stones so that they do not become dirty.

If it becomes dirty, wash the jewelry in a mild soap or saline solution.
A soft brush will help for cleaning. Can be used with a couple of drops of ammonia.
For shine, wipe the stone with a soft cloth, avoiding hard sponges and abrasives.
For storage, you should remove the pomegranate away from sharp objects and chemical materials. Store separately from other jewelry, in a separate velvet bag.

We took a closer look at the precious mineral, which is called the exotic fruit, pomegranate. We learned its main properties and features. We learned that a pomegranate, chosen correctly, will become a talisman for many years. It will lead the owner to wealth and happiness when used correctly.