Mineral · Garnet group
Almandine
Fe2+3Al2(SiO4)3
Almandine is iron aluminium garnet, the dark red to brown-red dodecahedra in mica schist from Wrangell Island (Alaska), Emerald Creek (Idaho), Madagascar and India, and the source of most 'garnet' sand and abrasive. Large, sharp crystals in schist from Alaska and Norway are cheap and decorative. It is the commonest garnet.
| Formula | Fe2+3Al2(SiO4)3 |
|---|---|
| IMA status | grandfathered |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 7–7.5 |
| Group | Garnet group |
| Type locality | None (Alabanda, Turkey, historical) |
| Streak | White |
| Specific gravity | 4.3 |
| Reference list | IMA List of Minerals (RRUFF) — verify formula and status against the current list |
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Cite this article
Stratum Strata. "Almandine" (Mineral). Stratum Strata pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/strata/minerals/almandine. Accessed 2026-09-21.
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