almandine
IPA: ˈæɫmʌndaɪn
noun
- (mineralogy) A type of garnet having a deep red color, inclining to purple, with the chemical formula Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃.
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Examples of "almandine" in Sentences
- Metamorphism in this area was higher grade with almandine garnet forming.
- The harder species, like almandine, are often used for abrasive purposes.
- The library and all public rooms are tiled with almandine garnet in marble.
- Almandine and spessartine are the accepted spellings and the article titles.
- Spessartine forms a solid solution series with the garnet species almandine.
- Almandine is an iron alumina garnet, of deep red color, inclining to purple.
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