Description
Melanite Garnet 5.02ct
Description
This Melanite Garnet is natural gemstone which is Black colour, it’s Originates from Mali Africa and it’s exact weight is 5.02ct the measurements are 12.19×10.21×4.82mm the shape and cut of this stone is Oval Mixed Cut. It’s graded Opaque and clarity is good. This 5.02ct Black Natural Melanite Garnet Gem is available for ready to ship anywhere in the world. You can also select Certification and shipment method as optional.
Details
Summary No | AK10507 |
Species | Natural Melanite Garnet |
Weight | 5.02ct |
Shape/cut | Oval Mixed Cut |
Colour | Black |
Dimension | 12.19×10.21×4.82mm |
Clarity | Good |
Transparency | Opaque |
Origin | Mali Africa |
Treatment | None |
Melanite Garnet 5.02ct
Properties Of Melanite
Chemical Composition: Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 + Ti (Calcium Iron Titanium Silicate)
Hardness: 6.5 – 7.00
Specific Gravity (Density): 3.80 – 3.90 (g/cm3)
Refractive Index: 1.887 Isotropic
About : Melanite
Melanite is a black, titanium-rich, variety of Andradite Garnet. The Andradite variety of the Garnet Group of minerals includes Melanite (black), Demantoid (green) and Topazolite (yellow). Melanite’s black color is due to its high titanium content and is occassionally referred to as “titanian adradite”.
Although there are many localities for Melanite, there are three that are known for crystals large enough for faceting: Nioro du Sahel Circle, Kayes Region, Mali; Chihuahua, Mexico; Dallas Gem Mine (Benitoite Mine), Diablo Range, San Benito County, California, USA.