Natural Grandidierite crystal – A rare rarity with intense blue-green brilliance — 131.80 ct- 26.36 g
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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 an almost glassy radiance.
The crystalline structure appears raw and authentic, with clearly recognizable growth facets and natural fracture edges. Delicate inclusions and matrix-bound portions emphasize the original character of this rare mineral. Small mineral companions and contrasting areas in the host rock frame the crystal further and highlight its naturalness.
Grandidierite is among the rarest collectible minerals worldwide and is only known from a few locales. 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 reminds of distant horizons and silent depths—a stone that exudes a special presence both visually and symbolically.
Natural Grandidierite Crystal
Size: 35x25x18mm
Weight: 131,80 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 an almost glassy radiance.
The crystalline structure appears raw and authentic, with clearly recognizable growth facets and natural fracture edges. Delicate inclusions and matrix-bound portions emphasize the original character of this rare mineral. Small mineral companions and contrasting areas in the host rock frame the crystal further and highlight its naturalness.
Grandidierite is among the rarest collectible minerals worldwide and is only known from a few locales. 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 reminds of distant horizons and silent depths—a stone that exudes a special presence both visually and symbolically.
Natural Grandidierite Crystal
Size: 35x25x18mm
Weight: 131,80 ct
Origin: Madagascar
Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise. The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
Also see our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs can be saved..
In some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone.
In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there may be color variations, etc., as every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display different color qualities.
Details
Main mineral
Natural Grandidierite crystal –
Mineral form
A rare rarity with intense blue-green brilliance — 131.80 ct
Weight
26.36 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
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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
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- +4917642109788
- Email:
- mario.stieger33@gmail.com
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- DE329160339
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