Spessartin (Sold,chromosomadelita)

Gorgeous, bright, red-orange spessartine. The stone is transparent, without defects. Polishing excellent.
Stone spessartine, which belongs to the family of garnets is not as common as other varieties. Around it there is great excitement, as this mineral has excellent properties that make it very popular in the jewelry industry. After processing bright crystal begins to Shine with their faces, making any decoration with it's incredibly beautiful.
First discovered in the Alps, spessartine began to produce in other territories. Thus, the bright gems which its color and luster similar to fire, is produced on the African continent. Large gems, which cast a scarlet, find the mines in Australia. Unusual crystals, featuring pink and cherry shades, the rich Indian deposits and mines of South-East Asia. There is this breed in North America, where large stones yellow-orange color. And the stones from South America even have the ability to change its color depending on the nature of light (alexandrite effect). In Russia, these crystals are mined in the Urals and in Transbaikalia.
Spessartine shows and magical properties. Its power it gets from the Sun, Mars, Venus, and mercury, which leads to the fact that the person starts to concentrate a very powerful energy that gets interest in active life and gives confidence in their actions.

In magick this stone is associated with masculine energy. Therefore, it is advised to do his talisman, the representatives of the stronger sex, who want to improve their popularity among women. Using it as a talisman, people will be able to protect themselves from evil eye and negative influences. He grants luck to those whose main activity is connected with risk.
Interestingly, the gem was often used in magical rituals, as it was believed that its brilliant facets, you can see events from the past or the future. In some cultures it was considered to be spessartine stone of power and courage.