

Zoisite specimens for sale
243 for sale ยท $90โ$375,000 USD
358 in the gallery
Zoisite is a calcium aluminum sorosilicate that forms prismatic to tabular crystals with a vitreous to pearly luster. It commonly occurs in shades of green, blue-green, or brown, often displaying zoning along crystal faces and twinned habits in certain localities, and it can form in metamorphic skarns and serpentinite-related deposits. Notable specimens have come from Tanzania, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Norway, and the United States, where crystals exhibit sharp terminations and well-developed prism faces that thrill collectors of aural hues and distinct crystal shapes.
- Formula
- (CaPb)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Sorosilicate; Epidote group
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- orthorhombic
- Mohs hardness
- 6โ7
- Specific gravity
- 3.1โ3.38
- Luster
- vitreous, pearly
- Transparency
- transparent, translucent, opaque
- Color
- colorless, white, gray, brown, green, blue, violet, pink, yellow
- Streak
- white
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- uneven, subconchoidal
- Crystal habit
- prismatic, bladed, granular, massive
- Gem mineral
- Classic / historic
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View all 243Where Zoisite is found
Top localities
- Merelani Hills80 specimens
- Alchuri5 specimens
- Mundarara Mine3 specimens
- Arusha Region1 specimen
- Harding Mine1 specimen
- Jeffrey Mine1 specimen
- Loliondo1 specimen
Guides
All guidesAbout Zoisite
Collectors value zoisite for its optical variety, including color zoning, pleochroism, and occasional gem-quality material when cut as tanzanite-like varieties. While gem forms are relatively rare outside of specific varieties, well-formed crystals with rich color and clean faces from historic or renowned localities attract attention in cabinets and display cases. The mineralโs broad locality spread and potential for striking crystal aesthetics make it a staple study piece for those building a curated mineral collection.






















