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Tanzanite (a variety of Zoisite)
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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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Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 2
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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