Noah’s Ark was illuminated by garnets. The fine velvety red of the almandine almost seems to go on shining in the dark – a gemstone perfectly created by Nature.
Formula: Fe3Al2(SiO4)3
Hardness: 7.5
Density: 3.80 – 4.20 g/cm3
Refractive Index: 1.780 – 1.810
Color: Red, violet-red
Countries of Origin:
Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Madagascar, Brazil, India
Birthstone: January