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Madagascar: A gemolgist’s journey (Ihasofotsy)

Posted on October 22, 2014 by mrahm

Along the way to the quartz mine, locals in Ihasofotsy set up a mineral show. There were lots of amazing quartz pieces including quartz with fuchsite, quartz with hollandite, rock crystal clusters etc. As we shopped, locals looked on. One … Continue reading →

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Madagascar: A Gemologist’s Journey (Drive to Itremo Massive)

Posted on October 20, 2014 by mrahm

Early in the morning, we leave Ambatofinandrahana for the long drive to Itremo Massive, the quartz capital of Madagascar. This area is famous for numerous quartz veins producing an enormous number of quartz specimens each year including rock crystal quartz, … Continue reading →

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