Almandine

Almandine

compound
Fe3Al2Si3O12

The deep red garnet — a classic gemstone worn since ancient times

This deep-red crystal has adorned jewellery since ancient Egypt — and it's the structure behind January's birthstone.

Material

Gallery canvas set in a solid wood floating frame.

Frame

Black

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See it on your wall

Shown true-to-size - a 8×10in piece scaled against real furniture.

Crystallography

Catalogue identityAlmandine — Ia-3d
FormulaFe3Al2Si3O12
Crystal systemcubic
Space groupI a -3 d
Lattice (a, b, c) Å11.512, 11.512, 11.512
Angles (α, β, γ) °90, 90, 90
Density (g/cm³)4.334

Structure data: Crystallography Open Database · Public domain (CC0)