Bas Maevarano Pegmatite Field, Sofia, Madagascar

Pegmatite district characterized by Beryl-Columbite Subtype pegmatites. In the past the locality produced industrial beryl and later produced blue-green, gem beryl.

Bas Maevarano is located west of the town of Antsohihy. Maevarano is the name of a nearby river.

Ref: Madagascar, extraLapis English No.1, 2001, p. 42

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