Monday, Aug 31, 2020, 9:42 am

By:Tony Williams

#8 Grandidierite

Found in Madagascar, Grandidierite, is a blue green mineral that is found in Madagascar. It was found in Sri Lanka and mistaken for a serendibite, which was purchased by Professor Gubelin in May of 2000. The gem emits blue, green and white ligh and is named after a French explorer, Alfred Grandidier, who is also a natural historian.