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Tanzanite Crystal (blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite) from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)

 
Tanzanite Crystal (blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite) from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)

Tanzanite Crystal (blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite) from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)

Tanzanite Crystal (blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite) from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 78558
Mineral:Tanzanite Crystal (blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite)
Locality:Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)
Description:Two parallel interconnected thin lustrous transparent blue tanzanite crystals, the trichroic blue-violet gem variety of zoisite, with transparent gemmy termination and deepest blue zoning through the middle. The termination edge shows minor chipping. Weight: 46.7 carats
Overall Size:35x22x7 mm
Crystals:32-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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