Andradite Garnet (var. Melanite) (Specimen #700130

Mineral(s):   Andradite Garnet (var. Melanite), Albite

Location:  Djouga Diggings, Bendoukou, Kayes Region, Mali 

Size:   60 x 50 x 40 mm

Description:   An interesting deep brownish black dodecahedral melanite crystal exhibiting multiple stepped growth faces on the base crystal. Albite is crystalized in its central core. A fine example of this less common morphology.