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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 79002
Mineral:Tanzanite Crystal (blue gem variety of the mineral Zoisite) in Calcite
Locality:Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)
Description:Two gemmy lustrous transparent tanzanite crystals, the trichroic transparent blue-violet gem variety of the mineral zoisite, embedded in translucent white calcite. The largest tanzanite crystal is doubly terminated and remarkably clean internally. Total Weight (including calcite): 10.51 carats
Overall Size:16x12x9 mm
Crystals:9-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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