Locality: Erongo Region, Namibia
1. Color: The garnet crystals are typically red to reddish-brown, contrasting with the white, gray, or pale green wollastonite matrix.
2. Hardness:
Garnet: 6.5 - 7.5 on the Mohs scale (fairly hard).
Wollastonite: 4.5 - 5 on the Mohs scale (softer and fibrous).
3. Clarity: Garnet is usually translucent to opaque, while wollastonite is generally fibrous and can be opaque to slightly translucent.
4. Luster:
Garnet: Vitreous (glassy) to slightly resinous.
Wollastonite: Silky to pearly, often with a fibrous or granular appearance.
5. Density:
Garnet: 3.5 - 4.3 g/cm³ (moderate to high density).
Wollastonite: 2.8 - 3.1 g/cm³ (relatively lower density).
6. Metaphysical Properties: The combination of garnet’s fiery energy and wollastonite’s calming nature creates a balance of strength and tranquility. Garnet enhances grounding and physical vitality, while wollastonite promotes emotional stability and mental clarity. Encourages self-discovery, transformation, and aligning one’s passions with higher purpose.
Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent 1 pound. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.