Crystal Database

Photo: Spessartine Garnet

Spessartine Garnet

Spessartine is a manganese aluminium silicate mineral of the Garnet Group. There are 6 named group species Almandine, Andradite, Grossular, Pyrope, Spessartine and Uvarovite. Within each of these groups are several named varieties. Spessartine is a orange variety of the species Spessartine.

Spessartine crystals make fine collectors specimens.

Metaphysical Properties

Video: Spessartine Garnet

Spessartine balances the energetic flow throughout the body, from base to crown and can stimulate the Kundalini. Spessartine can enhance creativity and manifestation. Spessartine is a stone of devotion and commitment.

Spessartine protects and stimulates during meditative channelling states of consciousness.

Spessartine aids conception and fertility.

Photo: Spessartine Garnet

Crystal Healing Uses

Spessartine helps to regenerate and stimulate cellular functioning.

Spessartine can be useful when treating disorders of the heart, lungs, liver and pancreas.

Spessartine can aid and balance sexual dysfunction and libido.

Colour:

orange

Photo: Spessartine Garnet

Class:

Silicate, Garnet Group

Group:

Isometric

Formations:

rhombic dodecahedron, trapezohedron, hexoctahedron, massive

Localities:

Europe, Madagascar, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka

Chemical Composition:

Mn₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Hardness:

6.5 to 7.5

Lustre:

vitreous, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

Alamandine, Andradite, Grossular, Pyrope, Spessartine, Uvarovite; Brandãosite, Calcium-Eisenspessartin, Emildine, Spandite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.