Sapphirine
Unknown Owner
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A sharp, large, indigo-blue sapphirine crystal from Ft. Dauphin, Madagascasr. The moderately lustrous, two-sided crystal is nearly pristine. The embedded matrix is a nice accent. Sapphirine is a rare silicate, named for the blue color allusion and shape of sapphire. Highly representative of the species and locale. Ex. Dick Jones Collection and dating from the 1960s or 70s.
Product details
SpeciesSapphirine
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.1 x 1.9 x 1.4 cm
Added on11/08/2024
LocalityMadagascar, Anosy
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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