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Zoisite (Var: Tanzanite)

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A very sculptural, glassy, lustrous, bright crystal with superb aesthetics! It is very gemmy and transparent in most parts. It shows excellent blue and purple colors along the a and b axes, but the c axis shows no red or brown hue, indicating that it is a crystal treated by heat to enhance the natural blue tones. 3.3 x 2.6 x 1.5 cm

Product details

SpeciesTanzanite, Zoisite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.3 x 2.6 x 1.5 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.