Hessonites are brown-colored gemstones that possess different undertones ranging from orange to red. These stones belong to grossular garnets and are majorly found in Sri Lanka and Africa. Hessonite is one of the coveted Navratnas and is ruled by the Vedic planet Rahu. These stones are referred to by different names in different languages, such as Gomedhikam, Gomed Ratna and Komethagam stone.
Hessonite gemstones that are of good quality, high clarity and appealing brown color with gold undertones are priced in the range of 1000 INR to 10000 INR per carat. Among other origins, Sri Lankan Hessonites demand sky-high prices due to exceptional characteristics.
Prior to the appearance and fame of green-colored tsavorite during the 1970s, Hessonites were considered to be the best variety of grossular garnet gemstones. These stones are also referred to as Cinnamon gemstones and are used in making affordable jewelry items.
Origin
Leaving Antarctica and North America behind, Hessonite gemstones are produced in every continent of the world. Sri Lanka or Ceylon Hessonites are touted to be the most famous ones due to their exceptional quality and uniform shades. Hessonites from Sri Lanka are highly auspicious for people seeking to wear these stones as per astrology. Another major producer is Africa; however, these Hessonites aren't considered to be of good quality. India also produces Hessonites that have less shine and more noticeable flaws, like black dots, due to which they aren't utilized in astrological contexts.
Physical properties
Similar to other garnets, Hessonites are also isometric in nature, and being grossular in nature makes these stones doubly refractive. Normally Hessonites possess several inclusions that may or may not be noticeable. However, inclusions in Hessonites do not affect their worth until they are badly positioned and affect the internal structure.
Whisky in Water phenomenon
Whisky in water is a gemological phenomenon that occurs in Hessonite stone. Hessonites seem to have unsettled water inside the stone due to this effect. Such disturbed water appearance is also touted as a heat wave phenomenon.
Color
Normally Hessonites are found in a brown shade, and they possess different undertones. Hessonite gemstones that range from brown with orange undertones to brown with red undertones are most suited for astrology. Hessonites that occur in pale-yellow shade do not possess any metaphysical properties.
Clarity
Hessonites usually have a lot of inclusions that appear fluid. The number and position of these inclusions are what determine the worth of the gemstone. Hessonites with superior quality are transparent in nature and do not contain any noticeable inclusions.
Cut
Cutting of Hessonites is done in order to showcase their true beauty. Keeping the quality parameters constant, Gomed stones that possess many facets after cutting are more valuable than commonly cut Hessonites such as cabochon and round-shaped Hessonites.
Treatments
Generally, garnet stones do not require any kind of treatment to enhance their quality though Hessonites are sometimes treated. The most common treatment available for Hessonite gemstones is fracture filling to enhance clarity, in which polymer fillings are utilized for stabilizing low-quality roughs with a lot of fractures.Â
Perks related to the Gomed stone
Hessonite gemstones are suggested to be worn during the Rahu Dasha period so as to bear the troubles during difficult times. This cosmic stone has various perks associated with them that are mentioned underneath.
Enhanced social standing
People involved in public speaking can benefit highly from wearing the Hessonite gemstone as it can enhance their social standing and make them persuasive.
Provide mental clarity
Hessonite gemstones assist the wearers in dealing with fear and mixed thoughts by filling their lives with positivity. People suffering from mental issues such as anxiety are most suited for this stone.
Better physicality
Hessonite gemstones possess immense healing properties and assist in curing illnesses such as asthma. These stones also help in curing issues related to skin allergies, blood pressure and exhaustion.
Why look for genuine dealers while buying Hessonite gemstone
Like other garnets, Gomed stone can also be created in laboratories, due to which it has become difficult for buyers to differentiate between real and synthetic Hessonites while making a purchase. Thus it becomes necessary for buyers to deal with genuine gemstone dealers like Navratan, who only sell natural and untreated gemstones.