| Garnets are found in various shades and occurs in many colors, except blue. But its dark red variety is valued as a precious stone although the mineral is quite common. Garnet crystals are 12 faced and has a vitreous luster, a white streak, and is normally transparent to translucent. Garnet has a hardness between 6.5 to 7.5 in the Mohs hardness scale.
The specific gravity varies between 3.56 and 4.32, depending upon the chemical composition. About garnet, there are many interesting mystic stories around the world and believe garnet as good stone for healing wealth and health, relieving skin conditions, protecting against poisons. Garnet may even protect one from thieves and if placed under the pillow, garnet would protect from having bad dreams. Many garnet crystals can be seen in a rock cavity. Cut brilliant garnets are used as ring stones with large ones as pendants, often with cabochon cut and carved.
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