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Hessonite Gemstone Information

Hessonite or Gomed in Hindi is a honey-colored gemstone from the calcium aluminium silicate mineral family. This semi-precious variety of Garnet gemstone holds a prominent place in the Hindu scriptures. Hessonite gets its name from the Greek word Hesson which stands for ‘inferior' and is ruled by the Vedic planet ‘Rahu’. It is named so because 'Rahu', also known as 'Dragon-head' in Western Astrology, is a malefic planet. This gemstone is worn to negate the malefic effects of planet Rahu in the wear’s birth chart. Hessonite gemstone is known to have good hardness, durability, and stability, and has a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Moh’s scale.

Who Should Wear Hessonite Gemstone

According to Indian or Vedic astrology, astrologers recommend Gomed gemstone for the Aquarius zodiac sign. Western astrology also recommends a Hessonite birthstone for the Gemini sun sign. However, ascendants of Libra and Taurus can also wear this powerful gemstone.

To attain maximum Hessonite gemstone benefits, It is suggested to consult an expert astrologer to find out on which finger Hessonite or Gomed ring suits you best. However, it should be best worn in silver metal on Saturday, early morning between 5 - 7 am. The suitable carat weight of Gomed ratna should be 1/10th of the body weight. For example, a person weighing 60 Kgs can wear a 6-carat Gomed stone.

HESSONITE EYE GEMSTONE BENEFITS

  • The uniform honey color of Gomed neutralizes the evil effects of Vedic planet Rahu and protects the wearer from the negative energies.
  • The wearer of a Gomed is not affected by any kind of black magic, is always ahead of his/her enemies, and always emerges victorious in times of competition.
  • A Hessonite brings to its wearer the five fruits of life: Meditation (Dhyana), Financial Prosperity (Artha), Righteous living (Dharma), Pleasures of the body (Kama), and Salvation/Nirvana (Moksha).
  • It helps to boost concentration, focus and gives clear direction to help achieve goals. Therefore, it is quite beneficial for students and people who are working in the field of research.
  • Hessonite provides professional progress and enhances one's social & financial status.
  • To bring peace and happiness in marital life, couples can wear a Hessonite stone to boost love, harmony, and peace.
  • Gomed benefits in improving the health of the wearer and cures ailments like epilepsy, allergies, infections of the eye & sinus, hemorrhoids, and palpitation of the heart.
  • Gomed stone helps in healing diseases like cancer, varicose veins, boils, leprosy, clumsiness, intestinal issues, fatigue, blood pressure, and fatigue.
  • Gomedhikam stone benefits in several other ways as well. It helps to improve mental health, sound gastric, and respiratory systems.

To Tell If A Hessonite Is Real?

It is light yellow similar to cow’s urine color.The hessonite stone color appears identical to honey. To find out the Hessonite gemstone is real or fake in its color for 24 hours if the color of the gomed change it means hessonite stone is real otherwise it is fake.A real hessonite gemstone is real will be soft and clean. Real stone depends upon its hardness and color. Real Hessonite Gemstone is devoid of concentric rings of air bubbles.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR HESSONITE GEMSTONES

Clean with a soft polishing cloth, plain water rinse mild solution of soap & water or commercial jewelry cleaner as they can damage the hessonite or gomed. Do not soak. Also avoid sudden temperature changes.