almandine
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almandine
[′al·mən‚dēn] (mineralogy)
Fe3 Al2(SiO4)3 A 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.
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