Natural Grandidierite crystal – Rare rarity in intense blue-green brilliance - 87.60 ct- 17.52 g

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Description from the seller

This extraordinary grandidierite crystal captivates with its powerful, almost luminous color intensity. The deep blue-green shifts, depending on the light, between emerald and turquoise nuances, giving the piece impressive visual depth. Particularly striking is the natural transparency in the crystalline areas, which lends the material a nearly glassy radiance.

The crystalline structure presents itself raw and authentic, with clearly recognizable growth facets and natural fracture edges. Delicate inclusions as well as matrix-bound portions emphasize the original character of this rare mineral. Small mineral accompaniments and contrasting areas in the host rock frame the crystal further and accentuate its naturalness.

Grandidierite ranks among the rarest collector minerals worldwide and is known only from a few mining regions. Pieces with this intense color quality and clearly defined crystal zones are especially sought after. Its extraordinary appearance makes it not only a geological highlight but also a striking display piece for discerning collectors.

Energetically, grandidierite is associated with inner clarity, heart opening, and emotional balance. Its calming, oceanic color effect recalls wide horizons and deep stillness—a stone that radiates a special presence both visually and symbolically.

Natural Grandidierite Crystal
Size: 33x28x20mm
Weight: 87.60 ct
Origin: Madagascar

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This extraordinary grandidierite crystal captivates with its powerful, almost luminous color intensity. The deep blue-green shifts, depending on the light, between emerald and turquoise nuances, giving the piece impressive visual depth. Particularly striking is the natural transparency in the crystalline areas, which lends the material a nearly glassy radiance.

The crystalline structure presents itself raw and authentic, with clearly recognizable growth facets and natural fracture edges. Delicate inclusions as well as matrix-bound portions emphasize the original character of this rare mineral. Small mineral accompaniments and contrasting areas in the host rock frame the crystal further and accentuate its naturalness.

Grandidierite ranks among the rarest collector minerals worldwide and is known only from a few mining regions. Pieces with this intense color quality and clearly defined crystal zones are especially sought after. Its extraordinary appearance makes it not only a geological highlight but also a striking display piece for discerning collectors.

Energetically, grandidierite is associated with inner clarity, heart opening, and emotional balance. Its calming, oceanic color effect recalls wide horizons and deep stillness—a stone that radiates a special presence both visually and symbolically.

Natural Grandidierite Crystal
Size: 33x28x20mm
Weight: 87.60 ct
Origin: Madagascar

Our shipping costs have been checked and recognized by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; thereby these shipping costs arise.
The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs; saving on pickup costs..
On some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
In some stones we have placed a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color deviations, etc., may occur, as every computer, monitor, and phone can display colors with different qualities.

Details

Main mineral
Natural Grandidierite crystal –
Mineral form
Rare rarity in intense blue-green brilliance - 87.60 ct
Weight
17.52 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
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27061
Objects sold
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers

Unternehmen:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Repräsentant:
Mario Stieger
Adresse:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Neufeld 3
47906 Kempen
GERMANY
Telefonnummer:
+4917642109788
Email:
mario.stieger33@gmail.com
USt-IdNr.:
DE329160339

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