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Garnet at a glance: |
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January Birthstone
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Some varieties may exhibit asterism (star effect)
or chatoyancy (tiger eye effect)
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Almandite Garnet is designated for the 2nd wedding
anniversary. Rhodolite and Tsavorite Garnet
are designated for the 1st and 19th wedding anniversaries,
respectively
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Represents faith, constancy and truth
Harness 6.5-7.5
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Toughness Fair to Good
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| Garnet comes from
the Latin word “granatus” which
means “seed like”. This was because
Garnet crystals in a rock reminded early scientists of
the shape and color of pomegranate seeds. Garnet
comes in a variety of colors and it is perfectly fine
to wear any of the colors to symbolize a birth date. Garnet
was considered the gem of faith, constancy, and truth. |
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