{"product_id":"garnet-in-schist-worry-stone","title":"Garnet in Schist - Worry Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eed from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: India\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eGarnet in schist forms through regional metamorphism, where heat and pressure transform shale into mica-rich rock and create garnet crystals within it. The garnets are typically almandine, an iron-aluminum silicate that forms in well-defined crystals surrounded by layers of mica and quartz. The result is a durable and visually distinct stone that combines the sparkle of schist with the deep red tones of garnet. These worry stones from India are polished smooth for comfort and display a natural mix of mineral textures created by long geological processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eIndia’s Precambrian rock formations are known for producing garnet-bearing schists, particularly in states like Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Garnet has been valued for centuries as both a gemstone and an abrasive mineral, used in ancient jewelry and later in industrial applications for its hardness and luster. The schist matrix provides a window into the metamorphic conditions that formed much of Earth’s continental crust, making these stones as educational as they are collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1237\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMetaphysically, garnet in schist is associated with grounding, stability, and strength. It is said to help restore energy and focus while encouraging resilience during challenging times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChakra\u003c\/b\u003e: Root and Sacral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Size of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 40mm x 30mm x 10mm\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 16g \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1pc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"India","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":47555159294122,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Staff Pick","offer_id":47555159326890,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/GarnetinSchistWorrystone-10.jpg?v=1761170842","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/zh-hant\/products\/garnet-in-schist-worry-stone","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}