Carbuncle
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<materials by composition> > inorganic material > mineral > garnet (mineral) > almandine
Descripción
Almandine that is cabochon-cut (a rounded, convex polished surface) and deep red in color. Its base is often hollowed to lighten its color. May display a four-rayed asterism (star-shaped), if rutile needles are included in the almandine.
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Otros términos
- carbuncles [en]