Citrine, Garnet & Hematite Komboloi AC0176

Citrine is a transparent variety of quartz that is slightly yellow in color, typically found in volcanic rocks. Citrine’s color is due to the presence of iron hydroxide contained in quartz. It is also said to be the stone of joy and happiness and in ancient times it was used to ward off evil. It is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico and the Urals.

Hematite is an opaque mineral consisting of iron oxides. Its name is of Greek origin, and is due to the color of the powder encountered during processing, which is red like blood (αίμα – hema, into Greek). It exhibits a metallic luster, and its color is steel gray, gray to black. Its hardness is 6.5 and its specific gravity is 5.05. It has been used for making jewelry since 3000 BC.

Garnet is a mineral that derives its name from the Latin word “grantum” which means “pomegranate”. It obtained this name due to the similarity of its crystals with pomegranate seeds both in shape and color. The general perception that all garnets are red is not true. Most members of the garnet group are indeed found in red hues, but garnet stones can also come in all colors (except blue), while uvarovite consistently comes in an emerald-green color. Garnets are divided into two major categories: Pyralspite Garnets including Pyrope, Almandine, Spessartite and Ugrandite Garnets including Uvarovite, Grossular and Andradite).

All minerals used for the creation of our kombolois are mostly gemstones used to craft jewelry. Please treat your komboloi with care. Inclusions, cracks and breakage surfaces are a natural phenomenon and should never be associated with wear and tear.