Definition
almandines
noun
- Plural of almandine; a deep red or brownish-red variety of garnet, used as a gemstone and abrasive.
Usage: Also spelled 'almandite' or 'almandite garnet'; Mineralogy and gemology term
Examples
- The jeweler selected several almandines to cut into faceted stones for the necklace.
- Almandines are prized for their deep red color and durability in jewelry.
- Industrial almandines are commonly used as abrasives in sandpaper and grinding wheels.
- The museum's mineral collection includes almandines from several different geological formations.
- Almandines contain iron and aluminum, which give them their characteristic dark red hue.