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At Belligam, a short distance eastward from Galle, there is a large detached rock, two thirds of which is composed of the gem known as cinnamon stone.

The hessonite garnets are frequently brownish red and are sometimes called "cinnamon stones."

Like the others, it has a number of sub-varieties, the chief being the "cinnamon stone," which is one of great beauty and value when perfect.

The cinnamon stone is a crystal of a rich yellowish-brown tint, but little prized in Ceylon.