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Zoisite (Var: Tanzanite)

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What can I say that the pics do not except that this is BETTER in person, of the very top quality for deep color and intense dichroism! It is glassy and gemmy as hell! Crystals like this, with such obvious facet rough value, are becoming incredibly hard to come by now as the supply of rough dwindles. Given the government monopoly on facet rough pricing over there now, this trend will only continue since they are selling cut stones for cheaper than outside dealers can buy rough and cut it themselves. 3.3 x 2.0 x 1.9 cm

Product details

SpeciesTanzanite, Zoisite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.3 x 2.0 x 1.9 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.
    Zoisite (Var: Tanzanite) - Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania