.75 to 1" Red Almandine Garnets - China

These are natural, red, almandine garnets from the Altay Mine in China. They range from 3/4 to 1" across and have visible, natural facets. The photos are representative of the pieces that you will receive but don't picture the exact ones. Quantity discounts available.

Chemically, almandine is an iron-aluminium garnet with the formula Fe3Al2(SiO4)3. The deep red transparent stones are often called precious garnet and are used as gemstones.