$40Median
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$50Last sale
Fuchsite from Ihovitra, Ambatofinandrahana District, Amoron'i Mania, Madagascar
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A loose gemmy glassy colorless crystal of quartz, this with a phantom crystal lined with deep green fuchsite. In good condition.Ihovitra, situated within the rugged Itremo Massif region of Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar, is a notable geological and mineralogical locality set inside the central highlands of the island. Geologically, the area is dominated by the Itremo Group, a thick sequence of Neoproterozoic metasedimentary rocks consisting largely of quartzites, marbles, and schists that were folded, metamorphosed, and intruded during the Pan-African Orogeny. Mineralogically, the local hydrothermal pocket systems have produced world-class specimens of colorless, highly transparent, glassy quartz crystals. These exceptional crystals frequently feature distinct internal phantom outlines and delicate internal coatings lined with mint-green chromium-bearing muscovite, known as fuchsite. Historically, these striking green-fuchsite-included quartz specimens first began emerging from small-scale artisanal mining operations in Ihovitra around 2010, quickly gaining international renown among mineral collectors for their unique aesthetic before supplies slowed down significantly in subsequent years.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 1.7 x 1.0 cm
Listed on09/16/2026
LocalityMadagascar, Amoron'i Mania, Ihovitra
SKU1713823
Current owner
WM
Weinrich MineralsFeatured
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