Very sharp, translucent and bright crystal with a greenish color. It is on an Elbaite (variety rubellite) matrix.
The rubidian Rhodizite was once considered a possible new species, but analyses indicate that it is just a very rare variety of Rhodizite.
The Tetezantsio–Andoabatokely pegmatite field lies within the Precambrian basement of Madagascar’s central plateau, in areas of high-grade gneisses and granites intruded by complex granitic pegmatites rich in incompatible elements.
These pegmatites have yielded many species of mineralogical and gemological interest; typical associations include Beryl, Tourmaline, various phosphates, Feldspar, Quartz, and late-stage pegmatitic phases enriched in Li, Be, Nb, Ta and P, in a region internationally recognised for its mineral diversity.
Tetezantsio-Andoabatokely pegmatite field, Andrembesoa, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra Region Madagascar
Specimen size: 4.2 × 2.8 × 3 cm = 1.65” × 1.10” × 1.18”
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