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Tanzanite (blue-violet color change gem variety of Zoisite) from D-Block Mine, Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)

DESCRIPTION:	No. 82070
Mineral:	Tanzanite (blue-violet color change gem variety of Zoisite)
Locality:	D-Block Mine, Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)
Description:	Lustrous transparent tanzanite crystal, the trichroic blue-violet gem variety of zoisite, with transparent gemmy areas throughout. The rear of the tanzanite is cleaved. The tanzanite crystal shows slight color change: front=blue, side=violet. Weight: 1.38 carats. Ex. Miller collection T2758; acquired in 2011 from E. Greene
Overall Size:	9x6x3 mm
Crystals:	9 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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