Thursday, December 15, 2016
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Garnet is derived from Latin name ‘Granatum’ meaning
Pomegranate owing to similarity of its granular varieties with seeds of fruit.
Garnet is serving mankind since very ancient times. In united Czechoslovakia it
reminisces of its use during Bronze Age. Egypt has a history of Garnet use for
5,000 years. Garnets existed between 1000 to 2100 B.C. in Sumeria and Sweden.
Being a warrior stone Garnet was used as an amulet by both
warring groups Christians and Muslims during Crusades. Modern Technology has
found Garnet uses in watch gears, sand paper and abrasives along with
scientific instruments along with as traditional ornamental gemstone.
A gemstone of medium hardness of 6.5-7.5 on Mohs scale of
hardness is basically belongs to silicate minerals family. Garnet is found all
over the world. Apart from its trade mark color ‘Red’ it is available in almost
all colors that come to one’s imagination. Garnet is also known as anti
depressant gemstone. It is a durable and versatile stone. An ideal gift option,
Garnet is found in many species of which prominent few are briefed as below:
Almandines: Almandines are a mixture of dark red and
violet colors. This mix is due to iron and aluminum inclusion in the stone.
Found mostly in Sri Lanka is often referred to ‘Ceylon Ruby’. Almandines with
violet color in prominence are known as ‘Syrian Garnet’ originating from Pegu
Myanmar.
Pyropes: Pyropes are deep red to black in color. This color is
attributed to presence of magnesium and aluminum. Its popular variety known as Rhodolites can be sourced from North Carolina and
a blend of violet and red color wise. Pyropes are color changing Garnet which gives
different color views in day light and luminescent light.
Spessartines: Under the influence of manganese and aluminum
Spessartines are violet/red to orange/yellow in color. Found in Madagascar only
orange/yellow Spessartines are dubbed as Mandarin Garnet. The other locations
of its sourcing are Australia, Myanmar, India, Afghanistan, Israel, Tanzania
and USA.
Amdradotes: A multi colored Garnet is found in red yellow brown
green black etc. Calcium and Iron are the color determining agents. Found in
Italy Arizona, California and Ukraine along with Ural Mountains in Russia.
Amdradotes found in Ural Mountains are green in color and are touted as
Dermantoid. It also carries Nick name of ‘the emerald of Ural’ owing to its
rich green color. Dermantoids, sporting a flaw of yellow feather resembling
horse’s tail are the most expensive ones,
Grossular garnets: Along with regular colors of Garnet Grossular
garnet comes in a unique and gracious cinnamon brown color. The color
determining agents in Grossular garnets are calcium and aluminum. The regular
variety of Grossular known as hessonite is found in Siberia of Kenya and
hessonites derived from Tsavo region of Kenya are known as Tsavorites.
Uvarovites: Calcium and Chromium inclusions give a green color to
Uvarovites which is named after Count Uvarov a Russian diplomat. Basically
found in Russia Uvarovites can be sourced in Canada, Northern Europe and
Northwest Australia too.
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