Mineral: Chrysoberyl on Taramite and Diopside
Locality: Tsitondroina, Ikalamavony District, Haute Matsiatra Region, Madagascar
Dimensions: 3,5 x 4,0 x 4,0 cm

Description: Main crystal size: 3,0 cm Sharp-edged, relatively transparent yellowish-green crystal on partially crystallized, contrasted black gangue (composed of taramite and diopside) MIM number 1121 Photographer: Augustin de Valence (Aïnu)

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