Garnet: everything you wanted to know about this stone

grenade - The name of this ornamental stone comes from the Latin word it means pomegranate fruit. He belongs to the group silicatesoften found in nature. It is a rock-forming mineral of metamorphic rocks, also present in igneous and friable rocks. Pomegranates come in many varieties, with different colors and shades. Here is a compendium of knowledge - everything you need to know about grenades.

Pomegranate - types of pomegranate seed

Pomegranate seeds can be divided into 6 main groups, differing from each other in chemical composition and, of course, color.

• Almandyny - Their name comes from a city in Asia Minor. They are red in color with orange and brown tones. Together with pyropes, they form mixed crystals called red-pink rhodolites.
• Piropi - the name of these stones comes from the word, which in Greek means "like fire." Their name is associated with the color of these stones, that is, from dark red to burgundy, to almost black. Sometimes they are also purple and blue.
• Spessartine - named after the city of Spessart, located in Bavaria, Germany. It was there that the mineral was first discovered. These stones are mostly orange in color with hints of bright red or brown. Sometimes they form mixed pyrophoric crystals called pink-violet umbalites.
• Grossular - named after the botanical name of the gooseberry (). These stones can be colorless, yellow, white, orange, red or pink. Mostly, however, they come in all shades of green.
• Andradites - owes its name to the Portuguese mineralogist D. d'Andrade, who first described this mineral. Stones can be yellow, green, orange, grey, black, brown and sometimes white.
• Uvaroviti - named after chr. Sergey Uvarova, that is, the Ministry of Education of Russia and the president of the St. Petersburg Academy. They appear dark green, although they are rarely used in jewelry due to their small size.

The magical properties of pomegranate

Garnets, like rubies, are credited with energywhich proves to be useful in dealing with anxiety and overcoming shyness. They are a support in changing life and development. The properties of pomegranate also include self-confidence and a sense of sexuality, thanks to which it is possible to get rid of jealousy and the need to control the second half. These stones make it possible to become a more self-confident and trusting person.

Medicinal properties of pomegranate

Grenades are considered useful stones in the process associated with the treatment of the digestive system, respiratory organs and in increasing the body's immunity. Different types of pomegranate have different healing properties:

• Transparent grenades - improve the functioning of the pancreas and intestines.
• Red grenades - support the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems, and also have a positive effect on digestion.
• Yellow and brown pomegranates - have a positive effect in the treatment of external diseases (burns, allergies, rashes and skin diseases). 
• Green pomegranates - are used in the treatment of the nervous system, have a good effect on the lymphatic system.

Pomegranates are also useful in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. reduce the chance of a stroke. These stones strengthen the immune system, normalize blood pressure and improve blood circulation in the brain. They support acute depression and improve mood. They can also reduce headaches, which is why they help people struggling with migraines.

The decorative garnet stone is used in jewelry. Garnets are deposited in silver jewelry, gold rings - and sometimes in wedding rings. It is also a popular stone for decorating earrings and pendants.