Red in one of its purest, darkest hues
Gemstone Family
Garnet
Colour
A purple red
Crystal symmetry
Trigonal
Origin
Russia, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
Durability
Mohs Hardness: 6.5 - 7.5
Care
Clean using soapy water and a soft cloth.
History
Long thought of as the traveller's stone, ancient religious texts describe a single large garnet as being used to navigate Noah's ark at night.