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Garnet is the name given a common group of minerals that are found in many areas around the earth. The almandine variety of garnet is familiar as the deep red semi-precious gemstone. Almandine is a common accessory mineral in many rock types. It has a Mohs hardness of 7.5 – 8.0 and a specific gravity of 4.0 – 4.2.
