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Andradite Var Melanite

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Andradite Var Melanite

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Description
Locality: 
Imilchil, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.6 × 2.7 × 2.5 cm
Weight: 
18.00gr
Description

Cluster of black Titanium rich andradite garnet crystals on a feldspar matrix,.green crystals on the Melanite.  Also known as Schorlomite from Midelt Morocco. Feldspar has a strong deep red fluorescence in UV SW

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Andradite

Formula: 
Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Drammen, Buskerud, Norway

Melanite

Variety Of: 

Andradite

Formula: 
Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Hardness: 
0.0
Colour: 
Black

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