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Zoisite var. Tanzanite on Diopside

$950.00

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Merelani Hills is the premier, and virtually only, locality for the blue-purple variety of zoisite known as tanzanite. This sparkly thumbnail sized specimen is small but exquisite: the prismatic, single-crystal (1.3 cm tall) is a TRANSPARENT GEM. It stands up proudly from a matrix decorated with small pastel green and sparkly diopside crystals; and is water clear and lustrous. With such delicate hues of blue and purple, you can see why it is such a coveted gemstone. This is a natural color, not heated to boost saturation. The aesthetics of this gem crystal are special!

Product details

SpeciesTanzanite, Zoisite, Diopside
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.8 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm
Listed on04/04/2026
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
SKUSM25-245

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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.