Category: Hessonite

The hessonite garnet gemstone or gomedh is a stone that is extensively used in India for astrological purposes. It is a calcium-aluminum silicate belonging to the family of garnets.  However, hessonite stands out for its unique brown-red or ‘cinnamon’ shade.

The distinct color of this stone has led people to refer to it as ‘kaneel stone’ or ‘cinnamon stone’.  The hydrogrossular garnet, chromium-rich favorite as well as the rare specimen of colorless leuco garnet.