Grandidierit 1.82ct 10.76X8.33X4.60mm Cabochon Grandidierite is a relatively rare

Grandidierite is a relatively rare mineral

Purple Sapphire - 4

but risky if the gem contains liquid inclusionsSteamer: not safeThe best way to care for demantoid garnet is to clean it with warm

Avoid exposing it to heat or acids

Grandidierit 1.82ct 10.76X8.33X4.60mm Cabochon Grandidierite is a relatively rareDiscovered in southern Madagascar, grandidierite was named in honor of notable French naturalist and explorer, Alfred Grandidier. Grandidier reported the first samples in 1902. Grandidierite is a relatively rare mineral. While found in several areas, supply is very small and quickly depleted. It is the 3rd most expensive gemstone in the world. Due to its rarity, it is not often found as gems or in jewelry. The transparent gemstones are rarely faceted