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Tanzanite (Zoisite)
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Unknown Owner
Tanzanite (zoisite) crystals on matrix, 5.8 cm, from the Merelani mine, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania. Illustrated in a painting by Eberhard Equit (2002) The World’s Mineral Masterpieces. Private collection. Tom Spann photo. Reference: Wilson et al. (2009).
Product details
Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 195
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Will Johnson | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Zoisite
, a mineral with gem varieties like tanzanite, thulite, and anyolite; prismatic crystals, pleochroism, and key localities such as Merelani Hills.
Regional guide
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