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Garnet Properties and Characteristics
Garnet is a popular gemstone that has long been used in jewelry (Egypt, Greece and Rome). It has been used as ornaments and worship items by Jews and Christians, as well as in church windows. Because it is now known as the "Gem of Love," it is a common center stone for engagement rings. Apart from this, Garnet is also used as an abrasive and in the production of sandpaper due to its great hardness. It is considered as a very active regenerative gem, purifying and used to enhance social connections, open up to others in a good way. It is the gemstone suggested to cure sorrow and melancholia in the area of crystal treatment. Talking about Garnet chemical composition, it belongs to a category of silicate minerals that have been used as gemstones since ancient times. All species of garnets have similar physical characteristics and crystal formations, but their chemical structure varies from each other. Pyrope, almandine, spessartine, grossular (varieties include hessonite or cinnamon-stone and Tsavorite), uvarovite, and andradite are some of its species.
By Gemos Gems4 years ago in FYI
Infection
Infection One Tuesday in July I visited my daughter and stayed for about 2 hours, I told her that I felt a bit strange, I had a tight ‘head’ like there was a band around it but otherwise I felt fine. I returned home and later that evening I consumed a couple of cans of beer and a couple of whiskies after having chicken and chips for tea. The chicken was chilled and bought from the supermarket.
By Vince Hall4 years ago in FYI
NASA SAYS ASTEROID NEREUS WILL BREAK INTO EARTH'S ORBIT ON DECEMBER 11
Nasa Warns About Asteroid 4660 Nereus According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, there is an asteroid bigger than the Eiffel Tower that will break into Earth's orbit in just over a week. A huge, 1082 foot (330 meters) space rock, which is as big as a football field, is headed our way. NASA has its watchful eyes on Asteroid 4660 Nereus.
By Jason Ray Morton 4 years ago in FYI
Welcome To The Information Dumping Ground
Planning your next family holiday or travel adventure? Then why not consider a trip to an island in the South Atlantic, just off the west coast of the African continent, some 354 miles (570 km) from Ghana. There you’ll (supposedly) find a small community, estimated population of four thousand (but with millions of tourists every year), the world’s highest per capita Segway users, and home to some of the most diverse landmarks imaginable.
By R P Gibson4 years ago in FYI
Why is Tsavorite so Expensive?
Tsavorite is relatively a modern gemstone discovered in 1967 for the first time. However, it has become one of the sought-after gemstones in a short period of time. Tsavorite’s popularity has contributed to its value as it is one of the most expensive varieties of Garnet, with prices comparable to excellent demantoid garnets. However, low-quality pieces can be purchased for a few dollars per carat, its prices may vary considerably depending on size and quality.
By Gemos Gems4 years ago in FYI
