Red Garnet Gemstone

Red Garnet Gemstone (Hardness of 7.50 to 7.25)
Garnet includes a group of specific minerals, which have been in use since the Bronze Age. The red Garnet Gemstone belongs to this category. The Garnet is basically known as the stone for a successful business. Some other members of the Garnet group are Pyrope, Spessartite, Grossular and Andradite.
The Red Garnet is associated with the thyroid and the spleen. It is believed to cleanse them, when held over both of them. It can also be used with considerable benefits by those, suffering from heart ailments or stress and strain. It is believed to ease tension and relax the mind. They are available in Round, Oval, Pear, Heart, Marquies, Trillion, Buggette, Square, Octogun, Cushion , Briolette, Beads, Checker boards, Buff Tops , Cabs. and in many Fancy Shapes.
The largest production of Garnet is currently done in Africa. Recently, copious quantity of the Garnet has been discovered in Central Australia as well. Other notable producers of the garnet include India, Brazil and the America.