Andradite var. Melanite
specimen number:
3651564
location:
San Benito Co., California, USA
description:
Sparkling black crystals of andradite, the variety known as melanite, to 0.4 cm in size quite rich across one side of this matrix. Classic material for this locality in very good condition.
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