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Tanzanite (a variety of Zoisite)
Tanzanite (a variety of zoisite), 9 cm, from the Merelani mine, located on the slopes of the Lelatema Mountains in the Manyara Region, about 70 km southeast of the town of Arusha, Tanzania. Gem-quality tanzanite showing pronounced trichroism (different colors in three different directions) was first found there in 1968. Forever Collection; Tom Spann photo. Reference: Wilson et al., 2009.
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Merelani mine, Lelatema Mountains, Manyara Region, about 70 km southeast of the town of Arusha, Tanzania
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  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 2
Added on02/13/2026
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