Crystal: Garnet
Form: Slightly polished crystals
Best known for: Relationships | Creativity | Strength | Motivation
Chakra: Root and Heart
Use + Metaphysical Properties:
Legend states that the garnet stone was used as the only light source in Noah's Ark, allowing him to navigate at night when there was no light - allowing for guidance and protection. It is a great manifestation stone as it represents the root chakra, and has been well used when wanting to pursue your true career path, find your true calling in life, flourish in a relationship with your soul-mate, or in bringing any creative project to reality. Garnet is said to ignite passion and romance, and bring courage while transforming negative energy into positive. Garnet is also said to bring strength to those who need it when navigating through difficult situations in your life, helping to bring balance and courage.
Science: Chemical composition:
R3R2(SiO4)3 (where R3 can be Ca2+, Mg2+, Fe2+ or Mn2+ and R2 can be Al3+, Cr3+ or Fe3+) | Mohs Hardness: 6.5-7.5
In Feng Shui, garnet is known to be a powerfully energising and regenerating stone that inspires love, faith, passion and devotion. Garnet is best to be worn or carried with you, and is the go-to crystal for when you are going through a crisis or difficult time in your life, as it is said to help balance your emotional state.