Statements (24)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
Garnet group mineral
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gptkbp:associatedMinerals |
gptkb:Diopside
gptkb:Epidote gptkb:Grossular |
gptkbp:category |
Nesosilicate
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gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
Ca3(Al,Fe)2(SiO4)3
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gptkbp:cleavage |
nan
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gptkbp:color |
Black
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gptkbp:crystalSystem |
Isometric
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gptkbp:discoveredBy |
19th century
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gptkbp:event |
Igneous rocks
Metamorphic rocks |
gptkbp:fracture |
Conchoidal
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gptkbp:hardnessMohs |
6.5
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Melanite
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gptkbp:luster |
Adamantine
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gptkbp:namedAfter |
Greek 'melas' meaning black
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gptkbp:relatedGroup |
gptkb:Andradite
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gptkbp:specificGravity |
3.8 - 4.1
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gptkbp:streak |
Brownish-black
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gptkbp:transparency |
Opaque
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gptkbp:uses |
granite
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Andradite
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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