Deep wine-red iron garnet.
Supplied by weight or by piece — raw, polished or made into jewellery. Sizes, grades and quantities on request.
Almandine is the iron-aluminium member of the garnet group and the most common deep red garnet, often forming round twelve-sided crystals in schist.
India is a major producer of almandine, mined in Rajasthan, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Clean with lukewarm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft brush, then dry with a soft cloth. Store apart from softer stones to avoid scratches.
Every form below is available in wholesale quantities. Ask for sizes, grades and packing.
Natural, uncut pieces straight from the mine.
Collector-grade natural pieces.
Smooth, polished pocket stones.
Round, faceted and chip beads on strands.
Crystal pendants and necklaces in bulk.
Stretch bead bracelets and more.
Calibrated stones for setting.
Finished crystal rings and earrings.
We supply raw stones, tumbled and polished pieces, carvings, beads and finished jewellery such as pendants and bracelets by the kilo or by the piece. Tell us what you need and we will reply with availability, sizes and lead time.
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