Marovato, Ambolobozo, Analalava Department, Sofia Region, Mahajanga (Majunga) Province, Madagascar

(Marovato, Ambolobozo, Departementa Analalava, Faritra Sofia, Faritany Mahajanga, Madagasikara)

The famous locality for the "Ocean Jasper".
Located on the north-east coast of Madagascar near the village of Morovato where orbicular quartz is mined that is polished and/or carved and sold as "Ocean Jasper".
For the discovery story and pictures from the site see http://www.thegemshop.com/o_jasper.htm

Ref.:
- Lieber, W. (2003): Sphärolithischer Chalcedon von Madagaskar. LAPIS 28 (9), 18-22

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