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.