Grandidierite
Grandidierite
Grandidierite

Grandidierite

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SKU: B062
Behara, Amboasary South District, Anosy, Madagascar
Several Grandidierites protrude aesthetically from the matrix.
3.7 x 2.9 x 2.1 cm
17.1 g

Grandidierite is a rare orthohombic nesosilicate that consists of both SiO4 and BO3 elements ("borosilicate"). The blue-green mineral is relatively hard (Mohs=7.5), mostly opaque, more rarely translucent or transparent. A higher iron content causes grandidierite to be greener in color. Crystals with terminal faces are rarely found.