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Noun: almandine  'al-mun,deen
  1. A purple variety of the ruby spinel
     
  2. A deep red garnet consisting of iron aluminium silicate
    - almandite

Derived forms: almandines

Type of: garnet, ruby spinel, spinel ruby

Encyclopedia: Almandine