Mineral Spotlight - Almandine

Almandine

Group:  Silicates - nesosilicates
Composition - Fe3Al2(SiO4)3
Mohs Hardness:  7 - 7.5
Crystal System:  Cubic
Form/Habit:  Dodecahedral, trapezohedral
Cleavage:  None
Fracture:  Subconchoidal, brittle
Luster:  Vitreous
Streak:  White
Specific Gravity:  4.3
Healing Properties:  None

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