Hessonite Garnet

Hessonite Garnet Gemstones

Hessonite Garnet is a distinctive variety of grossular garnet, known for its warm honey, cinnamon, and golden-brown hues. This gemstone is admired for its rich color, soft brilliance, and natural character, making it a unique choice among garnet varieties.

With a hardness of 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale, hessonite garnet is suitable for most jewelry applications. Most hessonite gemstones are natural and untreated, retaining their original color and internal features. The stone often displays a characteristic “treacle” or swirling internal pattern, which helps distinguish it from other garnets.

Hessonite garnets are commonly sourced from Sri Lanka, India, Tanzania, and Madagascar.

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Hessonite Garnet

Natural honey-toned garnet gemstones with warm color and classic appeal.

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Colour : Reddish-Orange Shape : Oval Weight : 5.85 Cts Dimension : 12.1 x 9.5 x 6.1 mm Treatment : Unheated Clarity : I Hessonite is a calcium aluminum silicate. It is an orangish brown version of grossular garnet that is also known as 'cinnamon stone' because of its color. Hessonite garnet is astrological gem related to Rahu (Moon's ascending node), which is mainly an elemental and instinctual entity. When badly positioned, this "shadow planet" is characterized by insatiable recognitions and desires together with sense gratification. This stone can also be used to treat various skin infections, as well as fear psychosis and multiple personality disorders.                                                          Hessonite Garnet will also help you deal with issues of sexuality or lack of emotional balance                                                                                             Garnets are a group of silicate minerals. All species of garnets possess similar physical properties and crystal forms but differ in chemical composition Such as Pyrope Mg3Al2Si3O12, Almandine Fe3Al2Si3O12, Spessartine Mn3Al2Si3O12, Andradite Ca3Fe2Si3O12, Grossular Ca3Al2Si3O12, Uvarovite Ca3Cr2Si3O12. Most Garnets have a variable magnetic attraction. This characteristic also uses to identify garnet. Pyrope - almandine - spessartine and uvarovite - grossular - andradite is two solid solution series of garnets. This nesosilicates mineral Specific gravity is 3.1–4.3 with 6.5–7.5 hardness according to the Mohs hardness scale. Garnets don't have Pleochroism, It's a single Reflective Stone in gemstone families. Garnet has many kinds of color such as Red, Purple, Green, Yellow, Orange, pink, Colour Change, Blue, Brown, Black, Colourless. Blue Garnet is very rare. In history, Red garnets were the most commonly used gemstones. In industrial, Garnet sand is a good abrasive, and a common replacement for silica sand in sandblasting. Garnet is found in Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Madagascar, Ethiopia, USA, France, Germany, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Turkey, Zimbabwe, Australia, Austria, Canada. Garnet is the traditional birthstone of those born in January and the birthstone of Aquarius in astrology. Healing Properties of Garnet 👇  This nesosilicates Gemstone cleanses and re-energizes the chakras. Garnet Associates with Base and Heart Chakra and regenerates the body and stimulates the metabolism. Garnet regenerates the body, stimulating metabolism. Garnet treats spinal and cellular disorders, purifies the blood, heart, and lungs, and regenerates DNA and assists assimilation of minerals and vitamins Such as iodine, calcium, magnesium, and Vitamins A, D, and E. [ Vitamins and Minerals Guide ]
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Ceylon Hessonite Garnet - Cinnamon Stone
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About Hessonite Garnet

Hessonite derives its name from the Greek word hesson, meaning “inferior,” referring to its slightly lower hardness compared to other garnets—not its beauty. In fact, its warm color and natural inclusions give it a distinctive charm highly valued by collectors and jewelry designers.

Hessonite garnets are typically faceted or cut as cabochons, depending on clarity and size. The gemstone has a long history of use in jewelry and is especially popular in traditional and astrological designs.

Whether chosen for fine jewelry or as a loose gemstone, hessonite garnet offers warmth, individuality, and natural elegance.

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