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Grandidierite from Taolañaro District (Fort Dauphin), Tuléar Province, Madagascar (Type Locality for Grandidierite)

 
Grandidierite from Taolañaro District (Fort Dauphin), Tuléar Province, Madagascar (Type Locality for Grandidierite)

Grandidierite from Taolañaro District (Fort Dauphin), Tuléar Province, Madagascar (Type Locality for Grandidierite)

Grandidierite from Taolañaro District (Fort Dauphin), Tuléar Province, Madagascar (Type Locality for Grandidierite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 70025
Mineral:Grandidierite
Locality:Taolañaro District (Fort Dauphin), Tuléar Province, Madagascar (Type Locality for Grandidierite)
Description:Translucent blue-green grandidierite crystal embedded in matrix with distinct crystal faces visible on the grandidierite. One side of the specimen was sawn flat to reduce bulk without damaging the grandidierite crystal.
Overall Size:3x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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