Grandidierite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Anosy Region, Tulear Province, Madagascar
- Minerals
- Grandidierite
- Dimensions
- 1.4 x 1 x 0.8 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- K330
Five partial crystals of translucent blue green Grandidierite, some with crystal faces, which is uncommon.
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 color. Weighs 3.61 grams total.