Mined from: India Description: These Star Garnet spheres from India display deep reddish-brown to dark wine-colored tones with subtle reflective inclusions that can produce a faint star-like effect under direct light. The polished sphere shape emphasizes the stone’s natural luster and internal structure, creating a smooth, evenly colored display piece. Star garnets are a rare variety of garnet that exhibit asterism due to needle-like mineral inclusions aligned within the crystal structure. While most famous deposits occur in Idaho, similar material is also found in India. Garnet has been used in jewelry and ornamentation for thousands of years and is valued both as a gemstone and as an industrial abrasive. Metaphysically, star garnet is associated with grounding, protection, and strength. It is linked to the root chakra and is believed to support stability, resilience, and a strong connection to one’s physical and emotional foundation. Chemical Composition: Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃ Chakra: Root SmallApproximate Size of 1 Piece: 3.25cm x 3.25cm Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 70g MediumApproximate Size of 1 Piece: 3.75cm x 3.75cmApproximate Weight of 1 Piece: 105gLargeApproximate Size of 1 Piece: 4.25cm x 425cmApproximate Weight of 1 Piece: 160g Quantity: 1pc We do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the "staff pick option", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.