Garnet - Spessartine Crystals Meanings and Properties
Spessartine also influences the ventricles of the brain, improving flow of cerebrospinal fluid. It can be useful in balancing male/female energy, and aids development of psychic gifts, including clairaudience and mediumship. It Influences pericardium (heart constrictor) and large intenstine meridians in Chinese medicine.
Alternative Names: Mandarin Garnet
Mineral Information
Origin: Worldwide, notably China
Mineral Species: Spessartine
Mineral Group: Silicates
Chemical Formula: Mn3Al2(SiO4)3 (Manganese aluminium silicate)
Hardness: 6.5-7
Crystal System: Cubic (Isometric)
Colour: Red, reddish orange, yellowish brown, reddish brown, or brown
Typical Appearance: Usually dodecahedral or trapezoidal crystals, or a combination of the two.
Esoteric Information
Birthstone: Aquarius
Chakra Alignment: Heart, Sacral and Earth Chakras, connection with Throat
Element: Earth
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