Andradite Garnet Crystals – Tasminite/matt

Harvested from Hampshire, Tasmania

Vitality, endurance & passion.  Can be used to attract or invigorates love relationship.  Incites personal magnetism.  Helps one commit to a purpose, unlocking creativity.

Andradite balances the root and sacral chakras, and can stimulate the kundalini – so use with care. Andradite is a powerful protection crystal creating a strong protective boundary and grounding, strength & courage.

Crystal system : Cubic

MOHS 6.5-7

Caring for your Crystal

Crystal Safety 

Andradite garnet was named after the Portuguese mineralogist d’Andrada. It is also known as Melanite, a name derived from the Greek word for ‘black’. 
Andradite garnet is an excellent physical protection stone, assisting the body in resisting infection of all types. It is a powerful aid for those with a compromised immune system, or who need extra protection from external sources of disease.

Andradite garnet insists upon self-empowerment It helps those who feel they don’t have the strength, ability or knowledge to fulfil their spiritual path. It can help you overcome feelings of victimisation, attack, or other disempowered states. It is and important stone for those recovering from addictions or who need protection from suicidal thoughts.
Andrite garnet is a powerful energy purifier. It is an excellent addition to any healing room or environment that requires constant purification and infusions of Light. It is helpful for purifying thought forms as well. It is a good stone to use in a person’s room to prevent nightmares, or in any instance where persistent unpleasant thoughts are causing depression, disturbances or upset.

Andradite garnet is  powerful stone of both physical and psychic protection. It is an excellent aid for situations where emergency grounding can be of help, such as after intense spiritual experiences, astral travel, shamanic journey work etc. It can assist in maintaining your commitment to the spiritual path and in continuing your spiritual practice.
Andradite garnet is dynamic and flexible. It stimulates creativity and attracts into your relationships what you most need for your development. It dissolves feelings of isolation or alienation and attracts intimate encounters with others. Andradite garnet supports qualities such as courage, stamina and strength. It realigns the magnetic fields of the body. It cleanses and expands the aura, opening psychic vision. Andradite garnet encourages the formation of blood and energises the liver. It assists in the assimilation of calcium, magnesium and iron.