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Photo by Jeffrey A. Scovil

Almandine

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Almandine crystal, 3.2 cm, from Garnet Ledge near Wrangell, Alaska. Self-collected in 1999; Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesAlmandine
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.2 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Garnet Ledge
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Pacific Northwest page 36
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Almandine
Mineral guide
Learn about Almandine
iron-rich garnet with deep wine-red dodecahedral crystals, metamorphic origins in mica schists, and collectible matrix pieces with star garnets.
Almandine
Regional guide
Almandine from Garnet Ledge
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Locality guide
Garnet Ledge
Garnet Ledge, Alaska — iconic Wrangell locality yielding deep red almandine garnets in schist; prized cabinet-class crystals and a key metamorphic reference.