STONE OF THE DAY: Garnet

Garnet is the STONE OF SUPPORT, it opens the heart to encourage the free expression of one’s love and emotions within. This stone also can aid in past-life recall and expansion of the spiritual mind. Garnet was also commonly found in necklaces worn by Pharaohs in ancient Egypt.

It ENHANCES awareness, courage, intimacy, & self-esteem. It ALLEVIATES depression, insecurity, & negativity.

It balances the Root Chakra, and its Earth Element is Fire. The relevant Zodiac Signs are Capricorn, Aries, & Scorpio, however; all signs will find this stone useful!

Below you will find scientific information for this stone.

GROUP: Nesosilicate

COLOR: Deep Red, Pink, Purple

MOHS HARDNESS: 6.5 – 7.5

FORM/HABIT: Rhombic dodecahedron, Cubic

OCCURS: Metamorphic & Igneous

SOURCES: Sri Lanka, Brazil, Madagascar, Sweden, United States

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