Garnet the birthstone of January is mined in colors of rainbow ,from the fiery orange of mandarin Garnet to the rich green of Tsavorite Garnet and to the most widely recognized color of Pyrone Garnet. it is considered a great gift to symbolize friendship and trusts.
JANUARY BIRTH POEM
By her who in this month January) is born.No gem save garnets should be worn ;They will ensure her constancy ,True friendship and fidelity.
PROPERTIES OF GARNET
They all have a vitreous luster, a transprent to translucent diaphaneity ,a little tenacity and a lack of cleavage “though signifying hardship “
SHAPES OF GARNET
Perfect garnet crystals have 12 diamond shaped sizes,clear cut but colored garnets are used in Jewellery and some are opaque which makes them dirty looking.