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Hessonite

✦ Stone of Self-confidence ✦

Crystal lore: 🛡️ Protection🔥 Confidence🎯 Focus

Grossular variety.

Orange

Variety of Grossular.

Hessonite specimen
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Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness7
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Harder than quartz: scratches glass and steel.

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Mohs hardness7
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🌍 Where it's found

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✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Known in Vedic tradition as gomed, hessonite is associated with confidence and protection.

Traditional uses
self-confidence, clarity, protection
Chakra
Sacral Solar Plexus
Zodiac
♒Aquarius
Element
🔥Fire

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

Tiger's EyeBoth carry the theme of confidence, so together they're thought to reinforce it. PyriteA natural partner for protection; Pyrite also adds abundance. AmberPaired in tradition for protection, with Amber bringing warmth as well. CitrineBoth carry the theme of confidence, so together they're thought to reinforce it. Clear QuartzClear quartz is the traditional amplifier, said to boost hessonite's self-confidence.

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