Almandin is named after Alabanda (Asia Minor). The other is called carbuncle, Siriamese pomegranate, Alabandinine ruby, carfuquelstein, Alabandine vein, Siberian pomegranate, oriental pomegranate, Ceylon pomegranate, anthrax, beta and phaloum. The name of the stone itself is conditioned by the color in fiery red tones, similar to the hot coals. That's why Almandin is also called a "red pomegranate".
Almandin is a representative of pomegranates, an iron-aluminum grenade. The color of this mineral can be very different: red, purple-red, cherry, orange, red-brown and even black. The color is conditioned by the admixture of iron. If there is also an admixture of chromium, there will be a light effect like alexandrite. It has a glass shine and can be a purely transparent stone.
Hardness of Almandin from 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, density - 4.3 g/cm3,
The Almandinov fields are located in different parts of the world: India, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Canada, USA, Austria, Madagascar, Japan, Tanzania, Zambia, Finland, Kola Peninsula, Karelia and Eastern Siberia.
Jewelry from almandine and its prices:
Almandines in the jewelry business are used only in the form of transparent stones that have a glass shine. To emphasize its color, Almandin is mostly set in yellow gold.
Russian jewelers use only stones of at least 5 mm in size and higher, as smaller stones are considered to be of low quality. Almandinov's color for jewelry is chosen mainly in red, cherry or orange.
Magical properties of almandine:
In the olden days they believed that if you take a product from Almandine with you on a trip, it will help you avoid various troubles on the road. It was believed that the stone is able to facilitate childbirth, to give its owner the vitality and positive energy.
In Europe, Almandine is recognized as a symbol of loyalty, devotion and permanence. And in the East they are sure that Almandine persecutes fears, problems, sorrows and tames the anger of its owner.
Some nations call this mineral a stone of carelessness, fun and entertainment. Astrologers warn that wearing a piece of jewelry with Almandine can lead to carelessness and carelessness, so it is recommended to wear it only on long trips and for various kinds of entertainment activities, such as: ball, carnival or masquerade.
If the owner of Almandinas decides to start a new business, then the jewelry with the stone is better to put away, as the stone will not allow him to focus on the case and make the right decision, will be diligently set on a free and playful way.
Almandine, as a talisman, will help the owner to survive trouble, material loss, separation and disease in a more mild form. It is recommended to wear it to elderly people, businessmen, and those whose activity is caused by long journeys.
Almandine is able to wake up the vital forces of the human body.
Therapeutic properties of almandine:
Almandin in Indian medicine is considered a stone that restores metabolism, can cure impotence and frigidity, as well as increase sexual energy.
According to lithotherapists Almandin removes allergic rashes, heals wounds, trophic ulcers and various eczema. Mineral helps restore the cardiovascular system and significantly increases immunity.
Astrology almandine:
Almandin will be ideal for serious and reasonable Capricorn, he will be able to make them sociable and charming. The Almandins can be worn by people born under the sign of Cancer and Taurus.
Born under the sign of Scorpio, not under the influence of stone, so only they are allowed to use the Almandinas in witchcraft and witchcraft. Twins and Pisces should not wear it in the form of jewelry.
All other signs of the zodiac can use the power of Almandinus with the proviso that jewelry with Almandinus inserts will be worn only on public holidays.
Interesting fact:
When inclusions in Almandinas are distributed according to the symmetry of the crystal, there is a unique optical effect, called "asterism". The light is scattered by the shape and appearance of the radiant star.