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Almandine Garnet Crystal

Carbuncle Gemstone

Almandine garnet, which is also known as carbuncle, is an iron-aluminum garnet.

Almandine garnet, which is also known as carbuncle, is an iron-aluminum garnet. This type of garnet is commonly found in a deep red color. This is an almandine garnet crystal in gneissic matrix.

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