About Garnet
A group of silicate minerals with diverse colors, though most commonly red. Garnets are known as stones of passion, energy, and commitment, believed to revitalize the spirit and inspire devotion.
Primary Hues
Deep Red, Pink, Green (Tsavorite, Demantoid), Orange, Yellow, Brown, Black
Geological & Scientific Details
Garnet is classified as a nesosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the isometric system. Its chemical formula is The general formula X3Y2(SiO4)3. Common crystal habits include rhombic dodecahedron or cubic.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Nesosilicate
- Chemical Formula: The general formula X3Y2(SiO4)3
- IMA Symbol: Grt[1]
- Crystal System: Isometric
- Predominant Geological Color: virtually all colors, blue is rare
- Crystal Habit: Rhombic dodecahedron or cubic
- Cleavage: Indistinct
- Luster: vitreous to resinous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Can form with any diaphaneity, translucent is common
Associated Minerals
- Almandine
- Pyrope
- Spessartine
- Grossular
- Andradite
- Uvarovite
- Melanite
- Topazolite
- Rhodotilite