Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania - image 1
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Wurtzite from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania

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Outstanding example for the species, a cluster of lustrous deep red wurtzite crystals. This is complete all around, what at first appears to be possible small damage is naturally crystallized. This exhibits slight translucency.

Product details

SpeciesWurtzite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on08/05/2025
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jan 2026
Price paid
$950.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Wurtzite from Merelani Hills
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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.