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Garnet — meaning, properties & history
Garnet
The ancient travellers' red talisman of enduring vitality and safe passage.
Physical Characteristics
Hardness
Mohs 7
Composition
Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
Mineral Family
Garnet
Lustre
Vitreous
January birthstone
Associations
Planet
♂ Mars
Zodiac
♈ Aries, ♑ Capricorn, ♒ Aquarius
Element
Fire, Earth
Chakra
Root, Heart
Birthstone
January
FromRs 966
Healing Properties
- Enduring vitality
- Safe travel
- Courage
- Grounding energy
- Passion
- Personal strength
Colour
Deep burgundy
Pomegranate red
Dark brownish red
About this Garnet bracelet
The ancient travellers' red talisman of enduring vitality and safe passage.
History
Garnets have been discovered in Bronze Age burial sites across Europe and were widely traded in ancient Rome for use as signet rings. Anglo-Saxon and Celtic cultures traditionally inlaid the deep red stone into weaponry and armour, believing it bestowed physical resilience and protection. It was famously carried by medieval explorers as a protective talisman against disaster during long journeys. The name derives from the Latin word 'granatum', meaning dark red seed, referencing the pomegranate.
Care
☉Brief sun△Earth❀Smudging
⚠Harsh chemicals