al·man·dine ( l m n-d n ) also al·man·dite (-d t)n. A deep violet-red garnet, FeAl2Si3O12, found in metamorphic rocks and used as a gemstone. [Alteration of obsolete alabandyne, from Middle English alabandine, from Late Latin (gemma) alabandina, (gem) of Alabanda, from Alabanda, a town of ancient Asia Minor.] |
almandine [ˈælməndɪn -ˌdaɪn]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a deep violet-red garnet that consists of iron aluminium silicate and is used as a gemstone. Formula: Fe3Al2(SiO4)3
[from French, from Medieval Latin alabandīna, from Alabanda, ancient city of Asia Minor where these stones were cut]
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| Noun | 1. | almandine - a purple variety of the ruby spinel ruby spinel, spinel ruby - a spinel used as a gemstone (usually dark red) |
| 2. |  almandine - a deep red garnet consisting of iron aluminum silicategarnet - any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive |
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