DESCRIPTION: | No. 52922
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Mineral: | Tanzanite Crystal (Tanzanite = the blue gem variety of Zoisite)
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Locality: | Karo Mine, Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite) |
Description: | My best large tanzanite crystal, the trichroic blue-violet gem variety of the mineral species zoisite, exhibiting excellent color change showing deep blue color when viewed from the side and deep violet color when viewed from the front. Weight: 112 carats |
Overall Size: | 45x17x11 mm |
Crystals: | 45 mm |
Status: | Sold - Posted here for reference only |
Buy similar: | Minerals from Africa > Tanzanite Crystals |