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gomed gems
Gomed stone is also known as Hessonite in English. It is a gemstone that holds a significant place in Hindu scriptures. The word Hessonite is inspired from the Greek word Hesson, meaning inferior. Hessonite is mainly found in India and Sri Lanka. The Hindi name for Hessonite is Gomed and the stone is believed to be ruled by Rahu, which is a planet considered to be the harbinger of trouble in Hindu mythology. As Rahu is known to be a maleficent planet, wearing Gomed is said to help mitigate this planet's ill effects. It is believed that when a person wears Gomed, the negative energies created due to the Earth get neutralized in the presence of the stone.
The benefits attributed to the Hessonite stone are many. Hessonite has a long list of healing powers and this makes it a popular gemstone. Hessonite ranges between 7 -7.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness, which means it does not break easily. Gomed can endure reasonable pressure, however, it has to be managed with care as it is not exceptionally hard either.
