Garnet (Almandine)
Fe3Al2(SiO4)3
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Almandine is the most common garnet species and a key metamorphic indicator mineral. The garnet group includes pyrope, grossular, andradite, spessartine, and uvarovite. Garnets are widely used as gemstones and abrasives.
| क्रिस्टल प्रणाली | Cubic (Isometric) |
| खनिज वर्ग | 09 Silicates |
| मोह कठोरता | 6.5-7.5 |
| विशिष्ट गुरुत्व | 3.93-4.32 |
| रंग | Deep red, reddish-brown, black |
| चमक | Vitreous |
| रेखा रंग | Colorless |
| विदलन | None |
| विभंग | Conchoidal to uneven |
| पारदर्शिता | Transparent |
| क्रिस्टल आदत | Dodecahedral, trapezohedral |
मोह कठोरता
Mohs Hardness: 6.5 – 7.5
1 Soft10 Hard
क्रिस्टल प्रणाली
Cubic (Isometric)Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hardness of Garnet (Almandine)?
Garnet (Almandine) has a Mohs hardness of 6.5-7.5.
What crystal system does Garnet (Almandine) belong to?
Garnet (Almandine) crystallizes in the Cubic (Isometric) crystal system.
What color is Garnet (Almandine)?
Garnet (Almandine) is typically Deep red, reddish-brown, black.
What type of luster does Garnet (Almandine) have?
Garnet (Almandine) exhibits a Vitreous luster.
What is the chemical formula of Garnet (Almandine)?
The chemical formula of Garnet (Almandine) is Fe3Al2(SiO4)3.