Orange Hessonite Garnet Rough Parcel
Specifications
| Gemstone | Hessonite Garnet (Grossular) |
| Colour | Orange |
| Form | Natural rough, uncut |
| Total Parcel Weight | 21.4 grams |
| Size Range | 0.5 to 2.3 grams per stone |
| Hardness | 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale |
| Birthstone | January |
| SKU | RHSNT001 |
About Hessonite Garnet
Hessonite is the orange to cinnamon-brown variety of grossular garnet, coloured by iron and manganese. It is recognised by a characteristic swirled internal texture, often described as treacle or heat-wave, which is diagnostic under magnification. You can read more via gemmological reference, mineral data.
Hessonite forms in metamorphosed limestones and skarns, and is recovered from alluvial deposits in Sri Lanka, which has long been the classic source.
Why You Will Love This Parcel
💎 Colour and Tone
These pieces range from deep cinnamon to bright honey orange, offering a warm palette that suits yellow gold and copper wire settings.
✨ Material Selection
Inspect each rough piece under magnification to locate inclusions and plan your cuts before taking your saw to the material.
🔷 Lapidary Potential
The hardness sits comfortably on the Mohs scale, making these stones suitable for grinding, sanding, and achieving a fine polish.
📦 Exactly What Is Pictured
The photographs and video show this parcel. You receive the parcel pictured, not a lookalike.
Popular Uses
Hessonite is used in rings and pendants and holds particular importance in South Asian astrological jewellery, where it is known as gomed. Rough of this kind is bought by cutters, wire wrappers and collectors rather than set as it is.
Ideal For
- Lapidary hobbyists stocking the bench
- Wire wrappers seeking raw orange minerals
- Jewellery makers designing custom copper pieces
- Collectors of natural garnet rough
More From Gemystic
Browse the rest of our rough gemstones, see more hessonite garnet, or view the full catalogue. Everything we list is weighed, measured and photographed individually before it goes online.
Care Instructions
- Clean your finished jewellery using warm soapy water and a soft brush.
- Store cut stones separately in fabric pouches to prevent scratching.
- Avoid exposing finished pieces to harsh chemical cleaners or sudden thermal shock.
- Avoid ultrasonic cleaners unless a gemmologist has checked the stone first.
Buying From Gemystic
✅ 100% natural, nothing hidden
We do not deal in synthetic or laboratory-grown material. Every piece is photographed to show its real detail, including the inclusions and marks a seller might prefer to leave out of shot.
📮 Delivery arranged with you directly
As soon as your order is placed we contact you to arrange delivery, so nothing about the shipment is a surprise.
↩️ 7-day returns
Returns are accepted within 7 days, counted from the day the item reaches you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly do I receive in this parcel?
You receive the whole lot pictured: 21.4 grams of natural Orange Hessonite Garnet rough, with individual stones between 0.5 to 2.3 grams. The parcel is not split and the stones are not sold separately.
What jewellery styles suit hessonite garnet best?
Because these are rough pieces intended for crafting, they yield wonderful freeform cabochons or sliced specimens. Once cut and polished, they work exceptionally well in pendants, brooches, and earrings where they face less daily abrasion.
How should I orient these rough pieces for cutting?
Look for the cleaner areas within each piece to maximise transparency and brightness in your finished cabochons. Minimise the impact of internal inclusions by aligning your cuts around them.
Is hessonite garnet durable enough for everyday wear?
Garnets offer fair durability for general wear, though care should still be taken with rings and bracelets. Pendants and earrings face far less impact and remain safe for regular use.
How does hessonite compare to other orange stones?
Hessonite stands out from other orange gems due to its distinct warm treacly appearance caused by internal growth features. This unique visual texture gives finished pieces a depth that synthetic orange stones simply cannot replicate.
How long does delivery take, and can I return it?
We contact you directly as soon as your order is placed to arrange delivery, so you always know where the parcel is. Returns are accepted within 7 days of the date you receive the item.
Are your stones natural, or are any of them synthetic?
Everything we sell is 100% natural. We do not deal in synthetic or laboratory-grown material, and we do not hide anything about a piece: the photographs are shot to show every detail, including the ones a seller might prefer you did not see.
Are the stones in the photographs the ones I will be sent?
Yes. Every parcel is weighed and photographed as a group before it is listed, and once it sells the listing comes down.
Take the Whole Hessonite Garnet Parcel
This is a single lot of 21.4 grams. When it sells the listing closes, because there is only one parcel. See the full collection.
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