Garnet
Garnet is the traditional birthstone for the month of January and the zodiac sign Aquarius. Garnet has been used as a gemstone since the Bronze Age and is found in every color with blue being the rarest. In ancient times it was believed to have healing powers, that it could provide protection and increase the wearers strength. It has also been believed to regulate blood flow. Garnet has a hardness of 7-7.5 out of 10 on the Mohs' Scale of mineral hardness.








