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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania

$2,500.00

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A gemmy, multi-terminated crystal of tanzanite from the type locality for this variety of zoisite. An unheated crystal with unusual color zonation. There is what appears to be an almost colorless zone running through the middle of the crystal on the right and a colorless zone at the tip of the leftmost crystal. This unusual coloring would have been destroyed during the heating process if this crystal was treated. This piece displays strong trichroism appearing blue along one orientation, violet along another orientation, and pink/red along the c axis. The vivid color is outstanding and the specimen glows when backlit. In fantastic condition, I note no damage to the display face.

Product details

SpeciesTanzanite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 2.0 x 1.0 cm
Listed on04/04/2026
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
SKU27935

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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.