Natural and Man-Made Beauties

These two energizing stones have different origins, and while I usually shun anything man-made, goldstone, the result of glass-making artistry from 17th-century Venice, holds its own in the world of crystals.

Garnet: Energizes and Protects

Magnesium aluminum silicate with manganese, chromium, and potentially iron silicate, Garnet affects the heart and root chakras with energies that purify and energize. Used to attract love, promote healing of blood diseases, metabolism, the heart and the lungs, garnet is a cubic crystal with a hardness of 6.0 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale.

Brings Good Luck: The gift of garnet is said to bring good luck to the recipient.

Drives Away Demons / Enemies: Garnet is believed to warn of approaching danger and bring harm to enemies.

Removes Inhibitions and Taboos: Garnet’s affect on the Root Chakra enhances confidence in the bedroom and attracts a compatible partner. It bestows courage, love, and grace.

Brings Hope and Encouragement to Crisis Situations: Garnet strengthens the survival instinct and helps in situations where solutions seem impossible to find.

Supports Positive Change: Garnet helps us let go of outdated ideas and ingrained behaviour patterns.

Expands Awareness: Garnet amplifies awareness and promotes past-life recall and out-of-body experiences.

Supports Business Goals: If square-cut, brings success in business.

Goldstone: Boosts Drive, Motivation, and Confidence

Silica (glass) with copper, cobalt, chromium, or manganese, Goldstone is a manmade crystal, fused with different metals designed to dazzle us with color and sparkle. When it has copper content, Goldstone is thought to revitalize the wearer, ease tension, and redirect unwanted energy. It has a hardness of 5.5 to 6.0 on the Mohs scale.

Enhances Focus: Goldstone aids mental focus and clarity. It dispels distractions to help us accomplish our tasks.

Adds Positive Energy and Ambition: Goldstone ignites motivation, instills drive, and promotes a positive attitude.

Promotes Emotional Well-being: Goldstone fosters emotional balance and inner calm.

Endows Vitality and Strength: Goldstone inspires confidence and resilience during challenging times.

Focusing on Heart and Root Chakras? Embrace the Red!

Garnet and Goldstone — Whether you’re drawn to Garnet’s expansive energies or Goldstone’s positive and ambitious clarity, you can use these stones to amplify your passions.

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