DESCRIPTION: | No. 43864
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Mineral: | Tanzanite Crystal (Tanzanite = the blue gem variety of Zoisite)
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Locality: | Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite) |
Description: | Lustrous transparent tanzanite crystal, the trichroic blue-violet gem variety of the mineral species zoisite, fully crystallized on all faces. The termination end is gemmy and shows color change when rotated. The lower half has gray graphite inclusions. Weight: 54 carats |
Overall Size: | 28x15x14 mm |
Crystals: | 28 mm |
Status: | Sold - Posted here for reference only |
Buy similar: | Minerals from Africa > Tanzanite Crystals |