What A Girl needs to know when choosing Gem Stones
As a girlie girl who likes gem stones and semi-precious stones simply because they are sparkly and pretty, I have found in the past that it's surprisingly difficult to find girlie girl level facts on a certain gem, all in the one place.
So, as no one else seems to have put birth stone, zodiac stone, anniversary stone, symbols and meanings, energies, planets, and other "proper" facts like where they come from, hardness, chemical make up and so on all in one place, I thought I would do it. I must stress that my Gem Info Pages are definitely not what you need if you are writing a thesis on a gem, or are some kind of gem type boffin. They contain the info that I always want when buying a gem as a gift. It is girlie info...with some science stuff thrown in at the end.
So, as no one else seems to have put birth stone, zodiac stone, anniversary stone, symbols and meanings, energies, planets, and other "proper" facts like where they come from, hardness, chemical make up and so on all in one place, I thought I would do it. I must stress that my Gem Info Pages are definitely not what you need if you are writing a thesis on a gem, or are some kind of gem type boffin. They contain the info that I always want when buying a gem as a gift. It is girlie info...with some science stuff thrown in at the end.
Garnet Gem Stone Facts
Image Courtesy of KimmunismColour:
Virtually all colours. Commonly Deep Red
Birth Stone:
January
Zodiac Stone:
Aquarius
Wedding Anniversary:
2 years
Symbolism and Meaning:
Constancy, success (in business), love, devotion.
Planet:
Mars
Energies:
Luck, Money, Love, Healing
Chakra:
First - Base of Spine
Countries of Origin:
World Wide. Commonly India, Brazil, Madagascar, Tanzania, Zambia.
Crystal System:
Isometric
Chemical Formula:
Aluminium cyclosilicate
Hardness:
7.5
Cleavage:
None
Fracture:
Conchoidal to uneven
Lustre:
Vitreous to Resinous
Specific Gravity:
3.9 - 4.20
CraftyGems Links
- Science Stuff Dictionary
- A Dictionary / Glossary type thing explaining some of the more nerdy science terms used on this lens!
- Crafty Gems
- This is the Headquarters of Crafty Gems, where many more articles relating to crafting, jewellery, gems and girlie stuff can be found.
Garnet and Gem Stone pics on Flickr
These are just a few of my faves....
My fave piece: smokey quartz and bright orange garnet crystals, China
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Stuff about Gemstones and Garnets on Amazon
Gemstones (Smithsonian Handbooks)
Amazon Price: $13.60 (as of 11/24/2009) 
The Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones From Cut and Color to Shape and Settings
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 11/24/2009)
Gem Identification Made Easy, Third Edition: A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling
Amazon Price: $24.39 (as of 11/24/2009)
Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 11/24/2009)
Gemstones: Understanding, Identifying, Buying
Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 11/24/2009)
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