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THE Garnet as talisman. Garnets are found in many varieties, each being described by a special name ; the Bohemian Garnet is a deep red, whilst the Cinnamon stone usually has its colour varied by a tinge of orange ; Almandines have a violet hue and take their name from Alabanda, a town in [...] Many virtues are attributed to carbuncle (red garnet). It is related that those who wear them can resist poisons and are preserved from the pest. They dissipate sadness, control incontinence, avert evil thoughts and dreams, exhilarate the soul and foretell misfortunes to man by losing their native splendor. |
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