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Zoisite ("yellow Tanzanite")

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A gemmy, transparent, tall miniature of the rare "yellow tanzanite" variety we sometimes see in the same mine that produces the more famous and more common blue tanzanite crystals. Yellow of this quality is 1 in 500, in terms of rarity. And at this size, there are relatively few larger examples, at least with such transparency. The crystal is complete, with only a few small bits of edge chatter. It glows in any light, no strong lighting needed. These have a unique yellow-greenish color to them and it is surprising that they occur in proximity to their blue cousins! 20 grams.

Product details

SpeciesTanzanite, Zoisite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 2.1 x 1.1 cm
Added on10/24/2025
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Apr 2026
Price paid
$4,500.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—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.
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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.