AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Andradite Garnet var. Melanite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 21590 |
Mineral: | Andradite Garnet var. Melanite |
Locality: | near the Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California |
Description: | Large specimen covered on one side with lustrous, black andradite garnet (variety Melanite) crystals. This is a good, large specimen, with no damage - better than any recently mined specimens from this old locality. Acquired from Julius Gisler in 1954. Ex. E.Mitchell Gunnell |
Overall Size: | 20x11x8 cm |
Crystals: | .5-4 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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