Garnet VS Ruby - Which one to Choose? (and WHY?)

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Hi I’m Katie with Naturally Colored, do you know how to spot the difference between a ruby and garnet? They may appear to be similar but there are a lot of differences that set them apart, and today I’ll share a few things to look out for to ensure that you’re getting your money’s worth.
Rubies are one of the four most precious gemstones in the world, which means that their actual value, and therefore cost, should be significantly higher than garnets.
Rarity and Value
Rubies are much rarer and harder to stumble upon. Garnets on the other hand are not a specific gemstone, but a group of silicate minerals that can come in a variety of colors.
Green garnets can be hard to find, but red ones can be found in abundance. So if the rubies you’re about to inspect were easy to find, you should reconsider the source. Not only that, but rubies over 1 carat are almost impossible to find, so if you do inspect a larger stone, pay close attention.
And with rarity comes cost - while most garnets would cost anywhere from $300-$3,000 per carat, natural unheated rubies would tend to start at that price point and the sky's the limit.
Clarity and Light
When you lift the stone and hold it to the light, there are 2 properties you can determine, the stone’s clarity, and the manner in which the light passes through it. Rubies have flaws and inclusions, while garnets are completely clear. If you’re still unsure, the next step is to inspect the light reflecting from the stone. Rubies absorb the colors yellow and green, so when the light passes through a garnet you’ll see a full seven-colored rainbow shine through.
Color and Shade
Both stones have an impressive shade of red, but rubies have a deeper and more distinct red color while garnets appear lighter and paler. Rubies could even seem slightly purple, some would even say bluish, but if the hue of the stone leans towards shades such as orange or yellow, you’re probably looking at a garnet.
Toughness and Durability
You might not be able to determine the durability or roughness of the stone by looking at it with an untrained eye, but the differences are important to know. While rubies rank 9 out of 10 on the Mohs scale, making them durable and pretty resilient, garnets are approximately 7, or 7.5 at best.
Garnet vs Ruby: Which is Better?
So which one is better? Well, this is a personal question because we all have different needs, budgets, reasons. BUT, a lot of gemstones are being bought as a gift - as birthstones. If that’s the case then your birth date will be the answer as to which is better for you. Garnet is January’s birthstone and Ruby is the birthstone of July.
And if you are basing your choice on the Zodiac calendar then Garnet represents Aquarius and Ruby represents Capricorn.
If you've looked at all of the characteristics mentioned here and followed the guide, but still struggle to determine which stone it is you’re holding, it’s best that you consult a specialist - no one wants to end up with a garnet costing like a ruby.
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Aren’t garnet represent Capricorn?

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Actually Ruby associates with Leo