Almandite

Almandite

Properties

  • Mineral: Garnet group
  • Chemistry: Almandite- Fe3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Colour: Red to Purplish red
  • Refractive index: 1.714-1.888
  • Birefringence: None
  • Specific gravity: 3.47-4.15
  • Mohs harness: 6.5-7.5

About Garnet

Almandite is a species of silicate minerals belonging to the garnet group.

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Product Description

Sources

Almandite can be found in countries such as Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Australia.

Quality

Almandite garnet are dark red to purplish red in colour.

Trivia

Almandite garnets from Australia are also called Australian rubies.