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Melanite — specimens [gallery view]


From the Greek word μελανός (melanos), ‘black’. A black Ti-bearing variety of andradite garnet.
Melanite — specimen 0067
0067
South Africa
Melanite — specimen 0515
0515
South Africa
Melanite — specimen 0517
0517
South Africa
Melanite — specimen 0634
0634
Africa
Melanite — specimen 0641
0641
South Africa
Melanite — specimen 0645
0645
South Africa

Melanite — specimens — 6
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