Hessonite Garnet Stone

Among the books, decks, and stones on 14th Street is this crystal: Hessonite Garnet Stone (shop SKU L1067A).

Hessonite is a cinnamon to honey-brown variety of grossular garnet, a calcium aluminum silicate. In crystal traditions, hessonite garnet is associated with confidence and with creativity. Those ideas belong to folklore and personal practice, not to any medical claim.

Natural stones vary in color, clarity, and shape, so the piece you receive will have its own character even when the weight, grade, or size is listed.

• SKU: L1067A

See it at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street near Union Square in New York City, or order online.