Question

The gemstones rhodochrosite and almandine are always shades of which color?

Answer 1

Rhodochrosite is a pink to rose-red gemstone, while almandine is a deep red to purplish-red gemstone. Both gemstones are varieties of garnet, a group of silicate minerals. The color of rhodochrosite is due to the presence of manganese, while the color of almandine is due to the presence of iron.

Answer 2

The gemstones rhodochrosite and almandine are always shades of red. Rhodochrosite is a pink to red stone, while almandine is a deep red to purple-red stone.

Answer 3

Rhodochrosite is always varying shades of pink or red. It gets its color from manganese carbonate. Almandine is always varying shades of red, often with a brown or purple tint. It gets its color from iron and aluminum.