Garnet (X3Y2Si3O12) refers to a group of minerals subdivided into the ugrandites and pyralspites, depending on their composition. The ugrandite group is made up of uvarovite, grossular, and andradite, and all have calcium in the X space of their chemical composition. The pyralspites are pyrope, almandine, and spessartine, and all have aluminum in their Y space. Although they form in many different colors, garnets are easy to recognize because they are generally found as well-developed crystals in a cubic crystal form and usually occur as dodecahedrons or trapezohedrons. Garnets may be found worldwide, but some notable sources include the Czech Republic, Australia, Germany, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, and Russia.


Garnet is the traditional birthstone of January.


Metaphysically Known For: Prosperity, enjoyment of worldly pleasures.