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Gomeda (Hessonite Garnet) – Natural Rahu Gemstone

Product Description

Natural Gomeda (Hessonite Garnet) is the traditional gemstone associated with Planet Rahu in Vedic astrology. It is valued for its distinctive honey-brown to cinnamon-orange colour and is carefully selected for astrological purposes. At KS Astropaath, every Gomeda is examined for quality and supplied in its natural form.

Composition & Specifications

• Gemstone Name: Gomeda (Hessonite Garnet)
• Mineral Group: Garnet (Grossular Variety)
• Chemical Composition: Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃ (Calcium Aluminium Silicate)
• Colour: Honey Brown, Cinnamon Brown, Orange-Brown
• Hardness: 6.5–7.5 on the Mohs Scale
• Specific Gravity: 3.57–3.73
• Refractive Index: 1.73–1.75
• Crystal System: Cubic (Isometric)
• Transparency: Transparent to Translucent
• Lustre: Vitreous
• Treatment: Natural & Untreated
• Mounting: Unmounted (unless selected)
• Origin: Sri Lanka,