almandine
noun
al·man·dine
ˈal-mən-ˌdēn
-ˌdīn
: a deep red garnet consisting of an iron aluminum silicate
Like other garnets, almandine is very popular for its excellent hardness (7-7.5) and its high refractive index which results in beautiful brilliance.—gemselect.com
The garnets tend to be the most affordable of red gems, but the common garnets—almandine and pyrope—tend to be a dark brownish-red …—ajsgem.com
called also almandite
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“Almandine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/almandine. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.
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