AM-2016-10016-A · Garnet, var. almandinearchived
physical & structuralrev. 4
| 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) | 4.36 |
| colour | Wine red, dodecahedral |
| type locality | Carrock mine, Cumbria, England |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 550, 914, 1052
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Garnet of ordinary appearance and habit. Used as a calibration reference during the analytical pass.