Garnet

Do you want to bring protective energies into your life? Are you in need of prosperity? Or maybe you’re looking for the strength to face certain situations? If so, Garnet would be the perfect stone for you!

Garnet connects the most with the heart and root chakras. The heart chakra also goes by the name Anahata and is typically known to be a green light which represents love and compassion. The root chakra then goes by the name Muladhara and is represented by a red light and is known for providing stability.

Garnet connects the most with the zodiac sign of Capricorn. This is the tenth sign and is represented by a sea-goat who is known for their hardworking, ambitious, and loyal nature.

Garnet is also very connected to the elements of Earth and fire. The Earth's vibrations can be felt through the stones strong grounding properties. Then of course the fire aspect of the stone can be experienced through its knowledge and power.

The crystals that pair well with Garnet are Tigers Eye, Aquamarine, and Carnelian. Tigers Eye is a good choice because it helps with confidence, strength, and courage. Then Aquamarine is known for its properties of happiness, hope, and serenity. Finally, Carnelian is a great option because of its warm energy and how it inspires positivity and creativity.

Garnet tends to have tones of red, purple, and pink with a translucent color. It generally has a Mohs Hardness Score between 7 and 7.5. It's a Magnesium Aluminum Silicate with a chemical formula of A3B2(SiO4)3 and is a part of the isometric crystal system. This stone is also not safe for water.

Garnet is found in Sri Lanka, Tanzania, India, Afghanistan, Austria, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Sweden and in the USA.

Traits:

• Prosperity
• Strength 
• Protection

Metaphysical Stats:

• Chakras: Heart, Root
• Zodiac: Capricorn
• Element: Earth, Fire
• Crystal Pairings: Tigers Eye, Aquamarine, Carnelian

Science Stats: 

• Type: Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
• Color: Red, Purple, Pink
• Mohs Score: 7-7.5
• Chemical Formula:  A3B2(SiO4)3
• Crystal System: Isometric
• Clarity: Translucent
• Origin: Sri Lanka, Tanzania, India, Afghanistan, Austria, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Sweden, USA
• Safe for Water: No