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Melanite

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Melanite

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Description
Locality: 
Imilchil, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6 × 5 × 3.5 cm
Description

Melanite - a varity of andradite - at highest possible lustre, the termination is razor sharp. Crystals up to 9mm across. Minor contacts on not so prominent crystals, no damages. Fine contrast to light matrix. Very nice specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Melanite

Variety Of: 

Andradite

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