Grandidierite
sold- Locality
- Anosy Region, Tulear Province, Madagascar
- Minerals
- Grandidierite
- Dimensions
- 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.6 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- Q809
Grandidierite is a rare magnesium aluminum borosilicate first discovered in 1902 in the Anosy Region of Madagascar. Crystals are
very rare and ususally the best you can hope for are some crystal faces. Grandidierite often appears on lists of the 10 rarest gems in the world.
This specimen weighs 9.5 carats and is translucent with a good blue green color.