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Grandidierite from Cap Andrahomana, Anosy, Madagascar (Type Locality for Grandidierite)

 
Grandidierite from Cap Andrahomana, Anosy, Madagascar (Type Locality for Grandidierite)

Grandidierite from Cap Andrahomana, Anosy, Madagascar (Type Locality for Grandidierite)

Grandidierite from Cap Andrahomana, Anosy, Madagascar (Type Locality for Grandidierite)

Grandidierite from Cap Andrahomana, Anosy, Madagascar (Type Locality for Grandidierite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 79149
Mineral:Grandidierite
Locality:Cap Andrahomana, Anosy, Madagascar (Type Locality for Grandidierite)
Description:Lustrous translucent greenish-blue grandidierite crystal with remnants of white pocket clay in crevices. The grandidierite crystal has striated prism faces and steep pyramidal termination. Complete grandidierite crystals are uncommon. Total weight: 0.4 grams
Overall Size:9x5x5 mm
Crystals:9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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