Color: Green Weight: 1.40 cts Treatment: None Origin: Iran
Basic gemstone information: Demantoid is a variety of the mineral andradite, a member of the garnet group. It is very rare and the most expensive variety of garnet. Its hardness is 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale.
The main deposits of Demantoid are located in Pakistan, Iran and Madagascar.
At the beginning of the XX century, the "Ural emerald" was especially honored by Carl Faberge, who used it for his works. Rings with the mineral are present in the collection of the famous jeweler Tiffany.
Healers use the stone to treat chronic diseases of the throat and respiratory tract. For this purpose, they use jewelry in contact with the right part of the body: pendants, necklaces.
Demantoid is ideal for the airy signs of the zodiac - Aquarians, Libra and Gemini. It gives luck in all adventurous endeavors and helps to build a successful and promising career.
