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From high-grade metamorphic belts to young volcanic fields, Madagascar is a gem island. It’s famed for rainbow-flash Labradorite, orbicular Ocean Jasper (unique to the northwest coast), soothing Lepidolite, Rose Quartz, and brilliant sapphires recovered from Ilakaka and other alluvial fields.
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MINING REGIONS
Ilakaka & Sakaraha (South-Central Madagascar)
Madagascar’s most famous gemstone belt, Ilakaka became the world’s largest sapphire source after a 1998 discovery. The region’s ancient alluvial gravels yield vivid blue, pink, yellow, and green sapphires — prized globally for their natural brilliance.
Marovato Coast (Northwest Madagascar)
The only known locality of Ocean Jasper, found in remote coastal veins near Marovato and collected only at low tide. This orbicular jasper, with its pastel orbs and concentric patterns, is completely unique to Madagascar.
Andilamena (Northeast Madagascar)
Renowned for its ruby deposits, Andilamena produces vivid red corundum crystals formed in metamorphic marble. The region has also yielded spinel and sapphire, adding to Madagascar’s diverse gem profile.
Did you know?
Crystal Fun Fact
Madagascar hosts over 380 recorded mineral species — more than almost any island on Earth. Its ancient crust, older than the Himalayas, still yields new discoveries each year.
Crystal Guide
Data sourced from field gemologists and GIA mineral records.
| Mineral | Formula | Hardness | Color | Birthstone |
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| Amethyst Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Purple | February |
| Citrine Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Yellow |
November
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| Tourmaline Show more |
Complex
Complex borosilicate mineral
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7-7.5 | Pink | October |
| Clear Quartz Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Clear | April |
| Aquamarine Show more |
Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Beryllium aluminum silicate
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7.5-8 | Blue-Green |
March
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| Emerald Show more |
Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Beryllium aluminum silicate
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7.5-8 | Green |
May
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Did You Know?
Brazil produces over 90% of the world's citrine.
Amethyst geodes form naturally inside volcanic rock over millions of years.
The name "Amethyst" comes from the Greek amethystos, meaning "not intoxicated."
Minas Gerais translates to "General Mines" — a region known for its mineral abundance.
Bolivia has the only commercial source of natural ametrine in the world.
Madagascar Crystals
Crystals sourced from Madagascar
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Every crystal begins as an encounter shaped by time and human touch. I personally source each piece, working closely with miners and artisans who handle them with care.
As a photographer and lifelong lover of design, I’m drawn to light, color, and form, the same elements that make crystals feel like natural works of art.
Each piece is photographed in natural light to honor its true texture and energy, a quiet balance of beauty, material, and meaning.
Brittany Roughton
Founder & Curator, Crystals.com
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Madagascar is one of the most mineral-rich places on Earth, known for producing Labradorite, Ocean Jasper, Lepidolite, Rose Quartz, Celestite, Sapphire, Ruby, and Tourmaline. Its diverse geology—from volcanic fields to ancient metamorphic rock—creates extraordinary color and clarity in its crystals.
Ocean Jasper is unique to Madagascar and found exclusively along the remote Marovato coast. The deposit was rediscovered in 1999 after being lost for decades and can only be accessed by boat during low tide. No other location in the world yields this orbicular, pastel-patterned jasper.
High-quality Sapphire from Ilakaka is considered one of Madagascar’s rarest and most valuable gems. Other scarce finds include Andilamena Ruby, Emerald from Mananjary, and Demantoid Garnet from the island’s northern mangroves.
Gently rinse under cool running water and allow to air dry. Avoid using harsh chemicals or saltwater, especially for softer minerals like selenite or malachite. Regular cleansing helps restore their natural brilliance.
Madagascar does not have an officially declared national gemstone, but Labradorite is widely regarded as its symbolic stone due to the country’s exceptional deposits. The mineral’s brilliant flashes of blue, gold, and violet—known as labradorescence—have made it a signature crystal of the island.
Madagascar’s isolation allowed its mineral formations to evolve over billions of years with minimal disturbance. Many crystals are hand-mined by small artisanal teams, resulting in naturally vibrant, ethically sourced specimens with strong energetic resonance and visual beauty.