Almandine red garnet bracelet Pakistan A (10mm balls)

BRA-GRE-17
Origin: Pakistan
Grade: A

Very beautiful elastic bracelet made of 10mm garnet balls
Patterns and colors may vary from bracelet to bracelet

Almandine red garnets belong to the garnet group and are cubic crystallization silicates. They are the best known of the garnets. Almandine is part of the iron pole of garnets. Moreover, this red color is due to the presence of iron. Thus, almandine garnet has colors that can be reddish brown, brick red or purple red.

Almandine red garnet stone is an iron and aluminum silicate found in metamorphic, volcanic rocks and more rarely in pegmatites.

Nowadays, red almandine garnet is used for gemological purposes. However, its hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale gives it another purpose. Historically, it is reduced to powder and used as an abrasive. Indeed, this stone is much less rare than sapphire or ruby ​​and is used for engraving agates, ivories, quartz. It is also used to roughen and polish the stones mentioned above.

The most beautiful specimens are intended for jewelry, in order to be faceted or cut. Most of the time, almandines are carved in the shape of a cabochon and thus let the light pass through. The faceted cut is especially intended for the most transparent pieces, those of a bright red. Also, those of lesser quality can be used to make beads for necklaces or costume bracelets.

Historically, garnets have been known for some time. Theophrastus, a philosopher of ancient Greece (-372 / -287 BC) had discovered them and named them “anthrax” meaning “coal”. Then, Pliny the Elder, a Roman naturalist (23-79 AD) had called the almandine garnet “carbunculus” or “burning coal” because of its flamboyant red color.

In 1270, Albert the Great, a German theologian and philosopher (1193-1280) called this stone “malum granatum” or “grain apple” or “pomegranate”. He gave it this name because of its beautiful red color reminiscent of pomegranate seeds.

Red almandine garnet has often been confused with other types of minerals such as ruby ​​and spinel. It is its hardness that differentiates it from these minerals.

Since ancient times, this red mineral has had many uses. In the Bible, almandine garnet served as a lantern for Noah to guide his ark in the flood.

The Vikings held their funeral ceremonies and incorporated the red stone to accompany their dead on the way to heaven.

In Rome, ancient Egypt and Greece, red almandine garnet was used to carve sculptures representing faces or animals.

More recently, in Asia, warriors from Pakistan used the mineral to make ammunition to replace lead bullets, giving it greater lethal power when fighting the British.

In France, the manufacture of jewelry made from garnets, pyropes or almandines is a specialty of the city of Perpignan. The garnets come from the Canigou massif.

The main deposits are located in Pakistan, USA, Canada, Sri Lanka, etc.

Red almandine garnet is strongly discouraged for people who are too nervous, tense or hyper-stressed. It would only accentuate these character traits. On the other hand, it is perfectly suited to calm and composed people.

Almandine red garnet has the particularity of energizing and stimulating its wearer. It is very suitable for those who are hesitant, who cannot make up their minds. This stone allows you to analyze situations calmly and make the right decisions. Thus, it promotes commitments to new personal or professional projects.

This red mineral is known to absorb negativity released by others or by oneself. It gives assurance and a beautiful self-confidence. It fights against states of intense sadness, provides joy and well-being.

It is a stone of transformation. It helps to overcome life's difficulties and teaches to be positive. It generates strength and a balanced mind. In addition, it facilitates the realization of ambitions.

The positive energy that red almandine garnet gives off soothes worries, irrational fears and anxieties. This mineral gives a feeling of security and safety. It strengthens courage and determination.