7.0 - 7.5 on the Mohs scale.

Also called "almandine" and is found worldwide.

Darker red than it's cousin, the pyrope garnet. It's also found nearly black to pink-red, and some will show a distinct four-rayed star when cut en cabochon.

Almandite garnet is not enhanced.

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Almandite is a member of the Garnet gemstone family.