Morafeno, South Zone, Mananjary emerald District, Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar

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One of the richest emerald mines in Madagascar. It is located 8 km south of Irondro in the Mananjary region in the Eastern part of Madagascar

Ref.:
- Extra Lapis no. 21, pp. 62-63 (in german)

Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities

Mineral List:

'Apatite'
Beryl
var: Emerald
Biotite
Calcite
Diopside

'Garnet Group'
Goethite
Hematite
Ilmenite
Quartz

'Scapolite'
Titanite
'Tourmaline'

14 entries listed. 7 valid minerals.

Localities in this Region:

Madagascar

Fianarantsoa Province

Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region

Mananjary emerald District

South Zone

Morafeno

Ankadilalana Mine

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