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Zoisite Var. Tanzanite

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This is an intense purple-pink tanzanite crystal, which is a very rare and seldom seen natural color for tanzanite. The crystal is razor sharp and lustrous, and weights 38.9 carats. It is complete all around save for a small divot out of the back of the otherwise razor-sharp termination (and hence is priced about half what it would, otherwise, but nevertheless is very impressive on display, and from front or sides). Joe Budd Photos.

Product details

SpeciesTanzanite, Zoisite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 1.7 x 1.0 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
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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.