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Zoisite Var. Tanzanite

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Complete all around and perfect - This is a vibrant GEM tanzanite crystal of total clarity and has over 80% by volume of cutting-grade, gem rough content. The luster is glassy and the surface is smooth and very appealing. This is a top quality tanzanite thumbnail for the discerning collector, selected quite literally from a parcel of material destined to be cut. It is worth more than this price, I am sure, in retail value of cut stones - but would be a tragedy to facet into bits. Joe Budd Photos. Weight is 37.8 carats.

Product details

SpeciesTanzanite, Zoisite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 1.3 x 0.9 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.