Natural Mozambique Garnet
Garnet is not a single mineral, but describes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colors and have many different varieties. However, the most widely-known color of Garnet gemstones is dark red.
- Color: Natural Mozambique Garnet is deep red with hints of orange and brown, reminds us of an autumn harvest or Indian summer.
- Origin: Africa
- Chemical Composition: A mixture between pyrope (Mg3Al2Si3O12 ) and almandine(Fe2+3Al2Si3O12), averaging a 1:1 mixture respectively.
- Cut: Round, Oval, Pear, Square, Emerald, Marquise, Trillion, Heart, Baguette
- Specific Gravity: 3.4-4.3
- Refractive Index: 1.72-1.94
- Hardness: 6.5-7.5
Formation
These minerals are found throughout the world in metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks. Most garnet found near Earth’s surface forms when a sedimentary rock with high aluminium content, such as shale, is subjected to heat and pressure intense enough to produce schist or gneiss. Garnet is also found in the rocks of contact metamorphism, subsurface magma chambers, lava flows, deep-source volcanic eruptions, and the soils and sediments formed when garnet-bearing rocks are weathered and eroded.
Birthstone
Natural Mozambique Garnet is the traditional birthstone for January and the stone that celebrates the 2nd anniversary of marriage.
Unusual Properties
Mozambique Garnet is believed to be the ultimate declaration of love. These gemstones have a high refractive index, giving them an exceptional brilliance. Even in unfavourable lighting conditions, well cut Mozambique garnets will sparkle vividly. Garnets were thought to cure depression, protect against bad dreams, and relieve diseases of the liver, as well as haemorrhages.
Treatment
Garnet gemstones are not enhanced, and their colours are always natural. Treatments such as heat treatment and irradiation have proved ineffective upon the Garnet gemstones.
Usage
Bracelets, necklaces, pendants and any other jewellery.
What We Supply
Best quality Natural Mozambique Garnet in above mentioned Cut in different sizes with AAA grade.
We offer NATURAL GARNET in two shades