Unusual bi-colored Tanzanite (15.71 carats)

Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania
Thumbnail, 2.0 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm
Start Time: 06/04/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/14/2018 6:31:19 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A RARE bi-colored gemmy tanzanite thumbnail with striking ususual form from the Merelani Hills. The tabular, dramatically steeply terminated crystal has a rounded chisel termination and two well-striated faces. Most of the glassy, gemmy and lustrous crystal is a pleasing yellow-green. The base of the crystal is classic blue and blue-violet tanzanite. Back lighting reveals the classic pleochrosim, including desirable red hues. Complete all-around and pristine, a most fascinating, colorful and scuptural bi-colored gemmy tanzanite. 15.71 carats or just over 3 grams mass.

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