{"title":"Almandine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmandine\u003c\/strong\u003e is the iron-rich end member of the \u003cstrong\u003egarnet group\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the formula Fe3Al2(SiO4)3, forming a series with \u003cstrong\u003epyrope\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003espessartine\u003c\/strong\u003e. It typically forms sharp, glassy dodecahedral or trapezohedral crystals in deep wine-red to brownish-red and even violet-red tones, embedded in mica schist, gneiss, and amphibolite from regional metamorphism. Its hardness (7.5) and rich color have made it one of the most recognized and collected garnets since antiquity, historically traded as \"carbuncle\" or Bohemian garnet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic worldwide localities include the schists of \u003cstrong\u003eZillertal\u003c\/strong\u003e in Tyrol, Austria, the historic Bohemian fields of the Czech Republic, and \u003cstrong\u003eFort Wrangell\u003c\/strong\u003e, Alaska, where crystals sit in glittering mica-schist matrix. In the United States, \u003cstrong\u003eGore Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e in New York's Adirondacks (Barton Mines) has produced some of the world's largest almandine crystals, embedded in amphibolite and metagabbro and mined for abrasives since 1878. Idaho's \u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Creek\u003c\/strong\u003e and Fernwood districts are famed for rare four- and six-rayed asterism, sold as star garnets, while India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Brazil supply abundant gem-quality rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine almandine specimens are prized for large, well-formed crystals with sharp faces, dramatic asterism, or striking contrast against silvery schist matrix. Collectors seek museum-grade pieces from type localities alongside classic Alpine and Adirondack material, making \u003cstrong\u003ealmandine\u003c\/strong\u003e an essential species for any serious garnet or metamorphic-mineral collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lz-amandino-lecco-0","title":"ALMANDINE GARNET – Natural Red Almandine Garnet from Lecco, Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural red Almandine Garnet from Alpe Sparesè, Dorio, Lecco, Lombardia, Italy. This specimen displays well-formed natural crystals with intense red coloration and excellent crystal development, making it an attractive mineral for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 x 23 x 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpe Sparesè, Dorio, Province of Lecco, Lombardia, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44328376238189,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/imgi_25_IMG20231218232227.jpg?v=1772663791"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.italmineral.com\/collections\/almandine.oembed","provider":"ITALMINERAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}