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Perovskite, Andradite (Var: Melanite)


Perovskite : CaTiO3, Andradite (Var: Melanite) : Ca3Fe3+2[SiO4]3

Photo Copyright © Tony Peterson  - Creative Commons Non-Commercial No Derivatives Licence - Some Rights Reserved
Locality: Dallas Gem Mine (Benitoite Mine; Benitoite Gem Mine; Gem Mine), Dallas Gem Mine area, San Benito River headwaters area, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California, USA
Black perovskite crystals up to 4 mm, with 3 pseudocubic forms, set amongst a sprinkling of tiny black dodecahedral melanite crystals. FOV=2 cm. Closeup photo also uploaded. Collection and photo, T. Peterson.

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