Pennsylvania – ALMANDINE GARNET

We seem to have hit a draught regarding state gemstones.   Once again, Pennsylvania leaves us with no state gemstone, mineral or even a declared fossil.  It is commonly known amongst rockhounders (or so I’ve been told) that state designated gems, minerals, fossils, etc. lend insight into the potential for rock hounding opportunities.  Hint – Don’t go digging in Pennsylvania hoping to find your fortune.

For the record, in 2004 Celestine was unsuccessfully proposed as the state mineral. 

Just so that we would have something to talk about and to avoid a blank space where Pennsylvania is found on my map, I looked up gemstones that have been unearthed in the Keystone state and found Almandine Garnet mentioned several times.  Luckily, Almandine Garnet is commonly found in the United States so it was bound to be discovered somewhere in Pennsylvania.

The Almandine Garnet stimulates strength and stamina.  It can be helpful in the healing of disorders of the heart, lungs, liver and pancreas.  The Almandine promotes good eye health and can encourage your circulation and metabolism.  It can also prevent colds and the flu.

The Almandine is used to represent profound love and truth.   It encourages charity and compassion.  This deep wine-colored gem has been used as a talisman of protection.  The energy from the Almandine Garnet helps to alleviate worry, panic and fear and promotes a sense of security and safety.

This gemstone is often associated with fertility, physical love and relationships.  It can increase willpower, build resistance to negativity and enhance creativity.

The addition of the Almandine Garnet to my necklace will keep me safe, charitable and free of colds.