Almandine Garnet, India (1kg) NETT

Almandine also known incorrectly as almandite is a species of mineral belonging to the garnet Group. There is a misconception that Garnets are only a red gem but in fact they come in a variety of colours including purple red orange yellow green brown black or colourless. The name Garnet comes from the Latin granatus a grain possibly in reference to malum granatum (pomegranate) a plant with red seeds similar in shape size and colour to some Garnet Crystals.