almandite

noun

al·man·dite ˈal-mən-ˌdīt

: a deep red garnet consisting of an iron aluminum silicate

Etymology

alteration of almandine

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of almandite was in 1854

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“Almandite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/almandite. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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almandite

noun

al·man·dite ˈal-mən-ˌdīt

: a deep red garnet containing iron and aluminum

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