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Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from Ojos Espaņoles Mine (Mina La Prieta Linda), Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from Ojos Espaņoles Mine (Mina La Prieta Linda), Chihuahua, Mexico

Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from Ojos Espaņoles Mine (Mina La Prieta Linda), Chihuahua, Mexico

Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from Ojos Espaņoles Mine (Mina La Prieta Linda), Chihuahua, Mexico

Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from Ojos Espaņoles Mine (Mina La Prieta Linda), Chihuahua, Mexico

Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from Ojos Espaņoles Mine (Mina La Prieta Linda), Chihuahua, Mexico

Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from Ojos Espaņoles Mine (Mina La Prieta Linda), Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 80180
Mineral:Andradite var. Melanite Garnet
Locality:Ojos Espaņoles Mine (Mina La Prieta Linda), Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Large cluster of lustrous black andradite garnet crystals on massive andradite matrix. The black color was originally attributed to high Yttrium impurities, but no reference can be located. These are commonly labeled as the variety: Melanite Garnet. Ex. Jack Troy (1930-2016) collection #V61, originally acquired ca. 1989
Overall Size:9x5.5x5.5 cm
Crystals:3-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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