Field. The mineral was discovered in 1874 near Ekaterinburg, in the Middle Urals in placers of the Bobrovskoye field, and is therefore known mainly in Russian territory. The radical demantoid deposit was discovered there as well.
In 1913, they collected the maximum amount of jewelry demantoid - one hundred and four kilograms. In this case, the size of the mineral of jewelry quality rarely exceeded 5-10 millimeters, the largest stones were in 149, 0 and 252, 5 carats.
Insignificant finds were found near Nizhny Tagil, also a mineral was discovered in Kamchatka, both in placer and in bedrock.
In Namibia in the 1990s, a radical deposit of a similar demantoid was discovered in terms of the properties and composition of the green garnet. However, the green garnet produced in Namibia is valued lower than the exact same Ural demantoid.
In 1967, a tsavorite (a variety of grossular) was discovered and discovered in Africa - a green garnet with jewelry qualities, similar to a demantoid. On the Russian territory, this mineral is little known, as it is extracted mainly in Kenya and Tanzania.
Application. As a precious stone, it is much more valuable than similar garnets, as it is rare in nature. In jewelry, made in the late 19, early 20 century, was widely used along with emerald.
Demantoid is the most valuable green garnet, a rare andradite jewelery variety. Demantoid is considered the most beautiful gem from the group of pomegranates. It can be mistaken for chrysolite, tourmaline, grossular, and sometimes, but it does look like an emerald. Basically, the stone has a diamond cut, in rare cases flat stepped.
Therapeutic and magical properties of the demantoid
Medical properties. Demantoid is credited with the ability to cure impotence, for this demantoid should be sent to the golden ring, and worn on the right middle finger. Also known are such properties of the demantoid as the ability to rid of infertility, for this, the stone should be sent to a silver bracelet. And if you want to cure the throat or upper respiratory tract, then the stone should be worn in the pendant. Beads with this stone can improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system, stabilize blood pressure.
Magical properties. Mineral will make a person more collected, help to concentrate on one lesson, will not let him get distracted. Demantoid will give his master the ability to always correctly calculate not only his means, but also time. The owners of the stone never borrow money and are not late. In addition, the mineral will help a person to intelligently manage their knowledge, the owner will not be "sprayed" by them, but will direct them in the right direction and will be used strictly in their chosen work activity.
The female half demantoid will bring a happy love, present in the eyes of men an attraction, ensure the faithfulness of the beloved.
By the male half, the stone attracts financial success, will help them analyze life, in order to further make such a decision, which any conceived business will lead to success. In addition, the demantoid in men treats impotence, gives rise to passion.
Wearing a demantoid is recommended for Libra, Gemini, Aquarius. To the Lions and Streltsy, the stone will bring happiness and protect them from enemies. The rest can also wear this stone, but it helps them less. And Pisces, he generally can bring some misfortunes, especially if it is worn along with other stones.
Talismans and amulets. Demantoid in the form of a talisman will help the owner to cope with irresponsibility, laziness, lies, absent-mindedness. In the eyes of the opposite sex will make the owner attractive, give fidelity and happy love.