Perovskite with Garnet (var. Melanite)
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Perovskite Peak (Knob), New Idria District, San Benito County, California
- Minerals
- Perovskite, Andradite
- Dimensions
- 5 x 5 x 2 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- SM431
Honey colored pseudo-octahedral crystals of perovskite are seen scattered on multiple surfaces of the schist matrix.
In addition, there are numerous groups of black melanite garnets accompanying the perovskites.
An excellent example of this difficult to find calcium titanium oxide species from California. Crystals on front and back faces.