Mineral: Grandidierite
Locality: Tranomaro Commune, Tranomaro-Maromby area, Amboasary District, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Dimensions: 1.1 × 1 × 0.8 cm

Description: Extraordinary Grandidierite crystal, both for the perfection of its crystal forms and for its luster, transparency, and color intensity, as well as for its gem quality. All this made it worthy of being on the cover of the former German magazine Mineralien Welt, and it was also featured in the magazines Mineralogical Record and Mineral Observer.

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