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	Manganese aluminium silicate
System/Structure	Isometric (rhombic, dodecahedron, icositetrahedron)
Refractive Index	1.795 - 1.815
Specific Gravity	4.12 - 4.20
Mohs' Hardness	7.0 - 7.5