Hessonite Garnet
Hessonite is a variety of Grossular Garnet that gets its colour from the Iron and Manganese content in the crystal lattice. The name comes from the Greek 'hesson' meaning 'inferior' due to its lower hardness and density in relation to other garnets.
| Alternative Names | Cinnamon Stone |
| Colour | Orange |
| Hardness | 6.5 - 7 |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Streak | White |
| Lustre | Vitreous, Resinous |
| Main Locations | USA, Sri Lanka |
| Chakra | Root |
| Zodiac | Aquarius, Capricorn, Aries |
| Numerology | 6 |
| Planetary | Mars |
| Element | Air |
