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Tanzanite (blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite) four partial crystals from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)

 
Tanzanite (blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite) four partial crystals from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)

Tanzanite (blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite) four partial crystals from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)

Tanzanite (blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite) four partial crystals from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)

Tanzanite (blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite) four partial crystals from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)

Tanzanite (blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite) four partial crystals from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 79153
Mineral:Tanzanite (blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite) four partial crystals
Locality:Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)
Description:Four crystals of translucent tanzanite, the trichroic transparent blue-violet gem variety of the mineral zoisite, with no matrix. One tanzanite has a gemmy interior. Total Weight: 12.7 grams (63.5 carats)
Overall Size:12-22 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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