Grandidierite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Anosy Region, Tulear Province, Madagascar
- Minerals
- Grandidierite
- Dimensions
- 2 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- H617
Translucent specimen of rare Grandidierite. Grandidierite is a rare magnesium aluminum borosilicate
first discovered in 1902 in the Anosy Region of Madagascar and often appears on lists of the 10 rarest
gems in the world. Highly translucent with great blue green color. Weighs 3.5 grams. One good crystal face present.