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Zoisite (Var: Tanzanite)

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A 5-gram crystal of tanzanite, very dark, with an isolated bright gemmy portion near the termination. The crystal is terminated and complete all the way around.

Product details

SpeciesTanzanite, Zoisite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.4 x 1.2 x 0.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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.