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Photo by Christian Hager

Tanzanite

Tanzanite, 5.5 cm, from the Merelani mine, Lelatema Mountains, Tanzania. Photo by Christian Hager.

Product details

SpeciesTanzanite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Austria page 77
Current owner
AW
Anton Watzl Minerals
Member since 2026

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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.
Locality guide
Merelani Hills
A collector's guide to Merelani Hills, Tanzania: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 806 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.