AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Madagascar > 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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