Name: The Hessonite Garnet / Gomedh / Rahu
Origin: Ceylone
Weight: 4.55 carat
Colour: Whisky brown
Measurements: 11.23 x 9.20 x 4.14mm
Shape & cut: cushion mixed cut
Luster: Excellent
Transparency: Transparent
Grading : A (On scale A to E)
Quality: Astro Quality
Treatments: None (Gauranteed natural & unheated)
Ideal for: Women / Men's ring, Pendant, Birthstone
Certificate: Free U.D.T.L certificate provided.
Purpose: The Hessonite garnet / Gomedh / rahuu is worn to reduce the malefic effects or increase the benefic effects of planet “ Rahu / North node / dagon's head” on the wearer.
Product Description
The Hessonite - Gomedh | |
Astrological & Cosmic Properties | |
Ruling Planet | Rahu / Dragon’s Head / North Node |
Ruling Day | Saturday |
Ruling Colour | Ultraviolet / artificial colours |
Element | Ether |
Start wearing on | Saturday |
Time to be worn at | 21.00hrs |
To be worn in (Metal) | Silver |
Part of Body | Middle finger or around neck |
Rahu / North Node Mantra | "Om Raam Rahuve Namaha" |
Donation to please Rahu / North Node | Blue cloth, sesame seeds, blanket, alcohol, milk to snake. |
Energisation Process | Click here |
Anniversary gemstone for | 2nd yr of marriage |
Birth Stone for (garnet) | January |
Astrological Purpose | To increase / strengthen the benefic properties & reduce the negative/weak properties of Rahu / North Node in a Individual’s birth chart or for overall well being if worn as a birth stone. |
Avoid wearing Hessonite / Gomedha in combination on the same finger. | With any other stone |
Other Benefits | Usually is considered to be a stone that increases your luck in vices like gambling, lottery, excellent for people in liquor business, chemicals... |
Immediate Substitute | Red Garnet, Grossular Garnet |
The Hessonite - Gomedh | |
Geological & Gemological Properties | |
Trade Name | Hessonite Garnet / Gomedha / Rahu |
Other Names | Rahu-ratna, Rahu's gem, Pita rakta mani, Orange gem, Tamo-mani, Rahu's jewel. |
Species / group | Garnet |
Chemical Composition | Ca3Al2Si3O12 |
Colours | Medium to dark orange, brown orange to dark brown / black |
Crystal System | Cubic |
Derives its colour from | Al |
Hardness on Moh’s scale | 7 |
Refractive Index | 1.742 to 1.748 |
Density(SG) | 3.64 to 3.69 |
Phenomenon / Transparency | Transparent – Opaque |
Luster | Vitreous / greasy |
Principal Occurrences | India – Ceylon |
Beware of | Spinel / zircon / Apatite |