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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)

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)

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. 78611
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:Lustrous transparent-to-translucent tanzanite crystal, the trichroic transparent blue-violet gem variety of the mineral zoisite, with remnants of graphite-rich matrix on the rear face. Shows color change when rotated: front=blue, side=violet. Weight: 31.69 carats
Overall Size:23x14x13 mm
Crystals:23 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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