Andradite var. Melanite
at-auction- Locality
- San Benito Co., California, USA
- Minerals
- Andradite
- Dimensions
- 7 x 4.5 x 3 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- AU355
Black Andradite variety Melanite on matrix. Recently acquired from an old garnet collection, these are found nearby to the Benitoite Gem Mine in California. This is an excellent example with lots of good crystals with individual crystals to 5mm in size.