Andradite var. Melanite
available$ 450
- Locality
- Locality #1 near New Idria, San Benito Co., California, USA
- Minerals
- Andradite
- Dimensions
- 4 x 3.5 x 2 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- CT845
Black Andradite var. Melanite crystals scattered on matrix. An excellent example with lustrous black crystals, including a large single that stands out off the matrix that is to 9mm in size. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection. Acquired by Chuck in 1992 via trade from Al McGuinness's personal collection (Al had collected or acquired it in 1980). The best Melanite specimen I saw in the collection.