Garnet in Boitite Hardness: 6.5-7.5 Structure: cubic Zodiac: Aries Chakras: root Properties: passion for living Physical: great tool for manifesting, connected to blood flow, vital life force and alignment Emotional: reminds you to honor yourself and to set healthy boundaries with others, naturally increases your passions Spiritual: the stone of awakening, fiery nature stokes enlightenment and the Kundalini energy which is coiled at the base of the spine, perfect for yoga practice!