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Madagascar: A gemologist’s journey (Isalo National Park Morning)

Posted on January 26, 2015 by mrahm

On the way from Amboarohy corundum deposit to Illakaka sapphire deposit we pass Isalo National Park, Madagascar’s most visited national park…and probably the most beautiful. This unique park has incredibly diverse landscapes including grassy plains, mountains, deep canyons and tropical … Continue reading →

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Madagascar: A gemologist’s journey (Evening in Ranomafana)

Posted on January 14, 2015 by mrahm

Continuing on from Ambatovaky we head to Ranomafana, where we spent a day without gem mining activities to enjoy the park. Ranomafana National Park, located outside Ranomafana the town, is a gorgeous tropical rain forest comprising over 161 square miles. … Continue reading →

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