Grandidierite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Anosy Region, Tulear Province, Madagascar
- Minerals
- Grandidierite
- Dimensions
- 1.8 x 1.3 x 0.7 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- H419
Partial crystal of translucent blue green Grandidierite specimen with crystal faces on both sides,
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 2.8 grams.