Pezzottaite Page
Pezzottaite is a rare Cesium-rich member of the Beryl group.
It is named after Dr. Federico Pezzotta and was approved by the IMA in September
2003.
These specimens are from the type locality in Ambatovita,
Madagascar.
Pezzottaite crystals are a beautiful, vibrant, purplish-pink color.
It is found in association with Microcline, Quartz, Albite, Tourmaline species (Schorl,
Elbaite, Liddicoatite), Spodumene, Lithian Muscovite, Chiavennite, Danburite,
Spessartine, Zircon, Pyrochlore, Cassiterite, Hambergite, Mn-hydroxides, and
Chalcedony.
This is
definitely one of the most beautiful and highly publicized new minerals in the
last few years. This material is now virtually mined out and there may
never be any more specimens from Madagascar in the coming years. The gem
value of this material has gone through the roof over the last few years, and
with the supply of good matrix Pezzottaite specimens dwindling, these are
certain to go up in value. I know, considering the extreme rarity of these
specimens, that they are very fairly priced, and are virtually irreplaceable at
these prices.
Enjoy !!
No. B 150 H
Pezzottaite on matrix -
$60
This little thumbnail specimen hosts a fine little well formed pink crystal of
Pezzottaite on matrix.
Locality:
Sakavalana pegmatite near Ambatovita, 140 km southwest
of Antsirabe, Madagascar
Specimen Size: 1.2 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm.
Largest Crystal: 3 mm
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No.
B 152 B
Pezzottaite on matrix -
$220
This is an usual specimen with several gemmy, pink, prismatic crystals on a
"cast" after an unknown species.
Locality:
Sakavalana pegmatite near Ambatovita, 140 km southwest
of Antsirabe, Madagascar
Specimen Size: 2.9 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm.
Largest Crystal: 6 mm
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No.
B 152 E
Pezzottaite on matrix -
$300
Considerably larger crystals on this specimen with
great form and color. A good size specimen for the price.
Locality:
Sakavalana pegmatite near Ambatovita, 140 km southwest
of Antsirabe, Madagascar
Specimen Size: 2.5 x 1.6 x 1.0 cm.
Largest Crystal: 8 mm
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No.
B 151 A
Pezzottaite on Albite -
$80
This piece has small pink crystal son Albite.
Locality:
Sakavalana pegmatite near Ambatovita, 140 km southwest
of Antsirabe, Madagascar
Specimen Size: 5.5 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm.
Largest Crystal: 2 mm
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No.
B 151 F
Pezzottaite on matrix -
$55
Locality:
Sakavalana pegmatite near Ambatovita, 140 km southwest
of Antsirabe, Madagascar
Specimen Size: 4.5 x 3.0 x 2.7 cm.
Largest Crystal: 1 mm
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No.
B 151 I
Pezzottaite on matrix -
$70
There are some nice gemmy partial crystals on Schorl matrix on
this specimen.
Locality:
Sakavalana pegmatite near Ambatovita, 140 km southwest
of Antsirabe, Madagascar
Specimen Size: 4.2 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm.
Largest Crystal: 2 mm
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