POLISHED ALMANDINE GARNETS

Almandine garnets are a deep red to reddish-brown variety of garnet, prized for its rich color and strong brilliance. As one of the most common types of garnet, almandine forms in metamorphic rocks under high pressure and temperature, often alongside mica and schist. Its name comes from the ancient city of Alabanda in Asia Minor, where similar stones were once cut and polished. With a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, almandine is both durable and beautiful, making it a popular choice for jewelry and a favorite among collectors.