Garnet

(en français)
Chemical Formula :
Mg3Al2(SiO4)3 - Fe3Al2(SiO4)3 - Mn3Al2(SiO4)3

Hardness :
6.5 - 7.5
Color :
Red, red-brown, black, green, orange, purple, yellow
Locality :
Italy, Turkey, Cal., N.J., N.C. (USA), Colombia, Sri Lanka, Norway, Bohemia
Origin :

Garnet means something like "The grainy one", coming from the latin "Granum", for grain. This makes reference not only to the typical rounded shape of the crystals, but also the color of the Red Garnet, which often puts one in mind of the seeds of a ripe pomegranate.

Physical and Spiritual Quality :

Gives motivation, power, courage and energy, as well as very good protection against negative events.
Improves the self esteem.
Awakes and strengthens the sexual energies. For spiritual people the Garnet helps to turn the powerful sexual energy to not less powerful spiritual energy. Produces passion and warm energies.
Considered as a stone that atracts success and wealth.
Increases ones creativity.
Giving Garnet as a present will raise the connection between the receiver and the giver.
Good against low blood pressure.