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Almandine Garnet
Chemical composition Fe3Al2(SiO4)3

Iron aluminum silicate

Crystal system Cubic
Habit Dodecahedra
Cleavage None
Hardness 7.5
Optic nature Isotropic
Refractive index 1.78-1.81
Birefringence None
Specific gravity 3.95 - 4.20
Lustre Vitreous