Zoisite from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania - image 1

Zoisite from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania

Single gemmy crystal of Tanzanite to 1cm, Note the pleochroism in the where the crystal shows a blue and gray color change when viewed from different angles. #T6

Product details

SpeciesZoisiteTanzanite
Added on06/29/2026
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Current owner
TH
Tony H Gill
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Member since 2025

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Zoisite
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.
Zoisite
Regional guide
Zoisite from Merelani Hills, Tanzania
from Merelani Hills, Tanzania — blue-violet crystals with strong pleochroism, sharp form, and gem-like transparency; key collector details.
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.