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The Ceylon hessonite is the origin mentioned in the classical texts, prized for its warm honey-to-cinnamon tones and a fine transparency.
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Gomed, or hessonite, is believed to be the gemstone of Rahu and is said to bring clarity of purpose and steady ambition. A member of the garnet family, its colour glows in warm shades of honey, cinnamon, and deep orange-brown.

The Ceylon hessonite is the origin mentioned in the classical texts, prized for its warm honey-to-cinnamon tones and a fine transparency.

The African hessonite brings a richer, deeper orange-brown saturation, a bold and characterful expression of the gemstone.

A grossular garnet glowing in honey, cinnamon and deep orange-brown.
A soft, treacle-like swirl is its natural signature.
Rounded crystals and a swirling texture make each gemstone its own.
A cubic crystal, scoring between 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale.
A warm, vitreous glow that holds light softly within.
Traditionally believed to steady attention and hold it to a single aim.
Long associated with original thinking and an instinct for the unconventional.
Traditionally worn to favour advancement and progress in worldly affairs.
Long associated with a clear head and freedom from confusion.
The associations shared here are based on traditional Vedic texts and are intended for reference only; wear a gemstone only on the advice of a qualified astrologer.
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