Natural specimen, illustrative.
Garnet group · Mohs 6.5–7.5
Garnet
A family of silicate gems, usually imagined in deep red but found in many colours. Species determines its properties.
- Composition
- Variable silicate composition
- Hardness
- 6.5–7.5 on the Mohs scale · scratch resistance, not toughness
- Birthstone
- January
- Care
- Clean gently with a soft cloth and mild soapy water; rinse briefly and dry. Avoid heat, chemicals, ultrasonic cleaning and hard impacts. Ask about treatments before cleaning.
- Paired with
- Aries · Scorpio · Capricorn · Dog years · Fire element
- Symbolic
- Grounding, Confidence · Root chakra. Design vocabulary, not a physical effect.
Pairs well with
Stones that share its meaning.
Bloodstone
Chalcedony · Mohs 6.5–7
Grounding · Confidence
Ruby
Corundum · Mohs 9
Confidence · Connection
Peridot
Olivine · Mohs 6.5–7
Confidence · Connection
Spinel
Spinel · Mohs 8
ConfidenceGem properties describe materials. Chakra and intention pairings are symbolic traditions and Mulu design choices, not measured energy or medical effects. Stones are not proven to treat disease or improve sleep.