Tanzanite

Merelani Hills, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
Thumbnail, 1.0 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm
Start Time: 08/10/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/17/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Tanzanite is one of the most popluar gems in the world, and fine crystals are fast becoming some of the most desireable gem crystals in the world. This piece is a beautiful, sharp, lustrous, gemmy, fine quality Tanzanite crystal from this world famous locality. The crystal is notably tapered on the termination and exhibits slight pleochroism when rotated in the light. The color ranges from a soft lilac hue with yellow zoning to more of a purplish tone when viewed along the "b" axis.

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