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Tanzanite

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David Schorsch
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Tanzanite, 4.5 cm, from the Merelani mines, Arusha, Tanzania. Jeff Scovil photo.

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Species
TanzaniteAbout Tanzanite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Tanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani HillsRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 320

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Tanzanite
Mineral guide
Learn about Tanzanite
vivid blue-to-violet zoisite with strong pleochroism and crystals from Merelani, Tanzania; prized by collectors, rare matrix pieces.
Tanzanite
Regional guide
Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Tanzania
from Merelani Hills, blue-to-violet zoisite with strong pleochroism, glassy transparency, and prized natural crystal form for collectors.