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Tanzanite from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania

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A loose beautiful gem crystal of zoisite, this is the variety many refer to as tanzanite. In great condition.

Product details

SpeciesTanzaniteZoisite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.5 x 0.9 x 0.3 cm
Added on04/18/2025
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Apr 2025
Price paid
$310.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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.
Locality guide
Merelani Hills
A collector's guide to Merelani Hills, Tanzania: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 806 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.