Garnet classification scheme (garnet group)

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This 3-D model summarize the members of the garnet group minerals, where the aluminum garnets are normally red in color, while the calcium members are usually green in color.

General formula: X₃Y₂(SiO₄)₃

X²⁺ = Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Fe²⁺, Mn²⁺, etc.

Y³⁺ = Al³⁺, Fe³⁺, Cr³⁺, V³⁺, etc.

PyrAlSpites : Aluminum Garnets (Pyrope, Almandine, Spessartine) Aluminium in Y³⁺ site. UGrAndites : Calcium Garnets (Uvarovite, Grossular, Andradite) Calcium in X²⁺ site.

Garnets from Grigore Cobălcescu Museum

For crystal structures please check the following 3-D models: Pyrope, Almandine, Grossular, Andradite.

Common crystal form: rhomb-dodecahedron

Inspired by @linajakaite illustration, strike-dip.com