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Stone | Refractive Index | Specific Gravity | Hardness | Toughness | Enhancements | Enhancement Frequency | Enhancement Stability | Care Tip | Birthstone Month | Anniversary Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Garnet - Hessonite | 1.72-1.875 | 3.3-4.18 | 7-7.5 | Fair to Good | None Known | N/A | N/A | Avoid abrupt temperature changes and do not use ultrasonic or steam to clean | January | 2nd |
Anniversary Year(s):
2nd
Birthstone Month:
January
Care Tips:
Avoid abrupt temperature changes and do not use ultrasonic or steam to clean
Enhancement Stability:
N/A
Enhancement Frequency:
N/A
Enhancements:
None Known
Toughness:
Fair to Good
Hardness:
7-7.5
Specific Gravity:
3.3-4.18
1.72-1.875
Refractive Index:
Garnet - Hessonite
Birthstone for the Month of:
January
Also known as "cinnamon stone" this garnet belongs to the grossular garnet group species which also includes Tsavorite. Most grossular garnets are green, but Hessonite occurs in warm autumn tones of honey yellow to brownish orange to brownish red. Primary deposits are in Sri Lanka, but Hessonites are also mined in Sri Lanka, Brazil, Madagascar and India. Garnet is designated as the birthstone for January and the 2nd wedding anniversary.
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