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Discovered in 1824, it honors the name of the American geologist Benjamin Silliman (1779-1864). It is also known for its blue or violet variety called fibrolite. It has been known since prehistoric times and it was used to manufacture cutting tools. There is also a
Discovered in Sri Lanka in 1902, its name comes from “Serendib” the name of Sri Lanka in Arabic. Usually of a color without interest or very dark brown, there is anyways a variety of a beautiful light blue color.
It takes its name from its blue color, recalling the sapphire. It was discovered in Greenland in 1819 .
Discovered in 2002, it honors the name of the Italian mineralogist Federico Pezzotta, who discovered it in Madagascar.
