AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Tanzania > Zoisite var. Tanzanite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 15866 |
Mineral: | Zoisite var. Tanzanite |
Locality: | Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite) |
Description: | Single crystal of blue-violet tanzanite with minor white matrix on one side. The crystal exterior is complete and undamaged. Internally flawed, but with transparent sections near the tip. This crystal is NOT heat treated (most are to exaggerate color). Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) collection RL46 |
Overall Size: | 43x13x12 mm |
Crystals: | 43 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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