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Almandien
Almandine
Almandine was named by Gerogius Agricola in 1546 after Albanda in Turkey, an old center where gemstones were carved. This is where Almandine was probably processed into gemstone.
Data
Formula | Fe2 + 3Al2 (SiO4) 3 |
Color | Deep red, Brown red, Red purple, Black |
Gloss | Glassy, Resinous |
Hardness | 7 - 7.5 |
Specific Weight | 4.318 |
Crystal System | Isometric |
Transparency | Transparent, Translucent |
Location | Alabanda, Çine District, Aydin Province, Turkey |
Almandine is the most common form of Garnet. Exchange possibility with Pyroop, Ruby, Spinel and Tourmaline.
If in stock, you will find my collection of raw gemstones within this group below. Are you looking for cut Gemstones, then look at ALMANDIEN