Specimen #1176

Name: Melanite

Type: Micromount

Locality: San Benito Co, California, USA

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

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Acquired: 2009-01-12

Source: Ian Heales Collection

Label: N

Comment: A black, titanium-rich, variety of Andradite garnet.

Minerals: Andradite (Ca₃Fe⁺⁺⁺₂(SiO₄)₃) Melanite - black Garnet

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Melanite, San Benito Co, California - FOV: 1.9 x 1.3 mm (5 stacked images)