Melanite is one of the three varieties of Andradite Garnet, the other two being Demantoid (green) and Topazolite (yellow green), both rare and highly desired. Melanite is also referred to as Titanian Andradite, due to the presence of Titanium colouring it black. The name Melanite was assigned to this crystal in 1799 by Abraham Werner, after the Greek word 'melanos' meaning black.
| Alternative Names | None |
| Colour | Black |
| Hardness | 6.5 - 7 |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Streak | Colourless |
| Lustre | Vitreous |
| Main Locations | Italy, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Russia |
| Chakra | Root |
| Zodiac | Aquarius |
| Numerology | Unknown |
| Planetary | Unknown |
| Element | Earth |
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