Melanite

Melanite

Infobox mineral
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formula = Ca3(Fe,Ti)2(SiO4)3.
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color = black
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system = cubic
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cleavage = none
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mohs = 6.5 to 7
luster = vitreous
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Melanite is a variety of the garnet group mineral andradite. It is a deep, glossy black form containing titanium within the chemical formula: Ca3(Fe,Ti)2(SiO4)3, and is sometimes referred to as "titanian andradite".

References

* [http://www.mindat.org/min-7443.html Mindat with location data]
* [http://www.geology.neab.net/minerals/melanite.htm Scandinavian mineral gallery]
* [http://www.galleries.com/minerals/gemstone/melanite/melanite.htm Mineral galleries]


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  • melanite — noun A black variety of andradite …   Wiktionary

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  • melanite — pl.f. melaniti …   Dizionario dei sinonimi e contrari

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