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Zoisite (Var: Tanzanite)

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A very gemmy and lustrous tanzanite crystal. This pristine, complete-all-around crystal has a complex, sharp termination. The 3-sided, pleochroism color of this not heat-treated crystal is decidedly different and unusual: the A, frontal face is a very light purple; the B, side face is blue-green; and the C, vertical axis is reddish-brown. Weighs 22.56 carats or 4.5 grams.

Product details

SpeciesTanzanite, Zoisite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.1 x 1.1 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.