However, only on the table at the jeweler this stone can be useful - it is nowhere used and plays an exclusively aesthetic role.
The almandine also has a number of trivial names, such as the Siberian garnet, the eastern garnet or the Ceylon, the bechet, the phallum; Medieval miners called him with reverence a carbuncle, like a ruby or anthrax.
Another interesting name of almandine is a red garnet. Now scientists believe that the name of the stone was due to its similarity to hot embers.
The main extraction of this semiprecious stone is carried out on the island of Sri Lanka, the Kola Peninsula, India, Brazil, Finland and in Russia in Eastern Siberia.
Therapeutic and magical properties of almandine
Medical properties. Long ago, almandine stone was considered a stone that beneficially affects the sexual organs and metabolism: cures impotence in men, frigidity in women and increases sexual activity. In ancient India, the properties of almandine were especially often used to treat such diseases. At the same time, lithotherapists very successfully direct the energy of almandine to a peaceful channel: it helps patients get rid of chronic skin problems, cardiovascular diseases.
Magical properties. Almandin at all times attracted the attention of shamans and occultists with his unusual abilities and properties. However, now scientists and astrologers can not come to an agreement and accurately characterize the almandine. Long since the sages in the East, the crystals of this mineral can drive away obsessive fears, dispel the grief of their master and cheer him. However, if you overdo it too much, it can not be beneficial - a person who often wears an almandine can become excessively playful, careless and frivolous. Therefore, to wear jewelry with almandine is recommended only for a while, when you need to relax and rest - for example, for some holiday. It is interesting to note that the almandine can also interfere with its master in making important, responsible decisions - in such cases it is better not just not to put it on, but rather lock it in a small casket, put it on the shelf away from yourself, so that the stone does not confuse you and does not knock you down with the right way of thinking.
But the knowledgeable people of Europe held a different point of view: they advised to always keep this stone with them, attributing to him the properties to protect his master in a difficult moment absolutely from all misfortunes. Moreover, the almandine was called the stone of loyalty, devotion and constancy.
However, all the medicine men and shamans agreed on the opinion that the stone can facilitate the resolution of the burden, giving its owner some of its energy and strength. Therefore, the women in labor tried not to let the almandine out of their hands and always carried it with them. Also, all unanimously confirm the ability of Almandin to subdue the host's anger and aggression and at the same time to give him some of his strength and energy.
Ideally, this stone is suitable for people born under the sign of Capricorn: an alliance of a cold-reasonable person and playful stone, which sets a note of playfulness, will yield rich fruits. Very good with this stone will live Cancer and Taurus. Pisces and Gemini are better off bypassing the almandine - this is not the best choice for them. Interesting will be the union of the Scorpions with this magical stone. On people born under this sign, the charms of Almandin will not work, but only Scorpios can direct his energy to weaving his spells and his divination.
To all other signs of the zodiac almandine is indifferent, so that they can safely wear jewelry with this stone, but always be careful and remember that you can wear them only occasionally.
Amulet from Almandine very well help people to accept and endure physical and mental pain, it is easier to survive separation and experience. So such amulets and talismans are often useful for all those who often have to stay away from their native places for a long time, to the elderly and many others.
By the way, sometimes you can see in the almandine such an optical effect as "asterism", when the light reflected by the crystal dissipates in space in the form of a star.