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almandite

noun
al·​man·​dite | \ ˈal-mÉ™n-ËŒdÄ«t How to pronounce almandite (audio) \

Definition of almandite

: a deep red garnet consisting of an iron aluminum silicate

First Known Use of almandite

1854, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for almandite

alteration of almandine

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