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Spessarite (garnet)
Appearance:

Orange to red-brown
Common confusions......

Hessonite (grossular garnet)
Esoteric beliefs and associations...

Orange colouration is often linked with energy, stimulation and stamina (both physical and spiritual), and the ability to cope in times of crisis.
Physical properties...
Chemistry
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Manganese aluminium silicate
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System/Structure
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Isometric (rhombic, dodecahedron, icositetrahedron)
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Refractive Index
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1.795 - 1.815
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Specific Gravity
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4.12 - 4.20
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Mohs' Hardness
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7.0 - 7.5
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