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almandine [′al·mən‚dēn] (mineralogy) Fe3Al2(SiO4)3A variety of garnet, deep red to brownish red, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks in many parts of world; used as a gemstone and an abrasive. Also known as almandite. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Casseroles are the answer to the busy cook who wants to put a
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- Twelve (12) orthopyroxenes;
- Sixteen (16) clinopyroxenes (two eclogitic and one high-pressure
eclogitic);
- one (1) G11 garnet;
- one (1) G11 garnet;
- five (5) eclogitic garnets
- one (1) chromite;
- four (4) ilmenites;
- one (1) olivine;
- one (1) amphibole; and,
- seventeen (17) garnets identified as either G5 or almandines and
most likely coming from the property or other regional source. |
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