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Prehnite on Tanzanite

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A larger miniature with very 3-dimensional form, and these nice clusters of prehnite perched upon shards of tanzanite that run underneath. Very unusual, and a good amount of prehnite for the price, from this find.

Product details

SpeciesTanzanite, Prehnite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 2.9 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Volume: 40, Issue: 5 page 382

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.