Taaffeite
Taaffeite was discovered in the 20th century and was once ranked as one of the top 10 rare stones in the world.
Pale purple, colorless, blue, red, violet, green, etc. have been found.
It is said that it was named Taaffeite in honor of Count Taaffe, who identified it as a new species.
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" Taaffeite "
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" Taaffeite "