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Star Garnet

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Colour:red to purple
A variety of Almandine

A variety of almandine exhibiting a four-rayed star due to inclusions of rutile. The Idaho state gemstone.

Classification of Star Garnet

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Physical Properties of Star Garnet

Lustre:Vitreous
Colour:red to purple

Other Names for Star Garnet

Other Languages:
German:Sterngranat

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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