AM-2016-10018-A · Garnet, var. almandinearchived
physical & structuralrev. 2
| 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) | 4.38 |
| colour | Wine red, dodecahedral |
| type locality | Tsumeb, Otjikoto, Namibia |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 351, 551, 915, 1050
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Photographic record retained. Specimen temperature held at lab ambient throughout intake.