AM-2009-10011-A · Garnet, var. almandinearchived
physical & structuralrev. 1
| designation | Garnet, var. almandine |
|---|---|
| chemical formula | Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃ |
| classification | Nesosilicate / Garnet group |
| crystal system | Cubic |
| mohs hardness | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| density (g/cm³) | 4.35 |
| colour | Faintly deep red-brown |
| type locality | Tsumeb, Otjikoto, Namibia |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 352, 553, 1052
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Crystals up to 13 mm on edge, with euhedral faces. On dolomite matrix.