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

DESCRIPTION:	No. 82572
Mineral:	Tanzanite (blue-violet color change gem variety of Zoisite)
Locality:	Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania (Type Locality for Tanzanite)
Description:	Pristine small lustrous transparent tanzanite crystal, the trichroic blue-violet gem variety of zoisite, with transparent gemmy areas especially the termination. The tanzanite crystal shows slight color change: front=blue, side=violet. Weight: 0.70 carats. Ex. Miller collection T1466; acquired ca. 1995
Overall Size:	5x4x3 mm
Crystals:	5 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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