Mined from: India

Description: These Star Garnet spheres from India display deep reddish-brown to dark wine-colored tones with subtle reflective inclusions that can produce a faint star-like effect under direct light. The polished sphere shape emphasizes the stone’s natural luster and internal structure, creating a smooth, evenly colored display piece.

Star garnets are a rare variety of garnet that exhibit asterism due to needle-like mineral inclusions aligned within the crystal structure. While most famous deposits occur in Idaho, similar material is also found in India. Garnet has been used in jewelry and ornamentation for thousands of years and is valued both as a gemstone and as an industrial abrasive.

Metaphysically, star garnet is associated with grounding, protection, and strength. It is linked to the root chakra and is believed to support stability, resilience, and a strong connection to one’s physical and emotional foundation.

Chemical Composition: Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃

Chakra: Root

Small
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 3.25cm x 3.25cm 
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 70g

Medium
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 3.75cm x 3.75cm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 105g

Large
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 4.25cm x 425cm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 160g

Quantity: 1pc

We do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the "staff pick option", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.