Grossular Garnet (Hessonite)
About Grossular Garnet (Hessonite)
Hessonite is the honey-yellow to cinnamon-brown variety of grossular garnet, displaying warm, glowing hues. Known as the 'Cinnamon Stone,' this variety of garnet carries gentle yet powerful energy that enhances creativity, manifestation, and spiritual development while maintaining grounding and protection.
Crystal Properties
- Mohs Hardness: 6.5-7.5
- Chemical Composition: Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃ (Calcium Aluminium Silicate with manganese and iron)
- Crystal System: Cubic (Isometric)
- Colour: Honey-yellow, orange, cinnamon-brown
- Chakra: Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra
- Element: Fire, Earth
Metaphysical Properties
Known as a stone of prosperity and spiritual growth, Hessonite enhances creativity while attracting success and abundance. It's particularly valued for boosting self-respect, enhancing intuition, and supporting manifestation through inspired action. Many use Hessonite to overcome feelings of inferiority, attract opportunities, and balance spiritual and material pursuits.
How to Use Grossular Garnet
Wear Hessonite to boost confidence and attract prosperity, meditate with it to enhance creativity and spiritual insight, or place it in your workspace to manifest success. Its warm, cinnamon energy makes it perfect for balancing ambition with spiritual awareness.