Naturally Colored Tanzanite Crystal
Collection
John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description
This is Tanzanite that is naturally colored and not
heat treated
. This specimen shows how Tanzanite looks in its natural state, with a grayish-green to brownish tone. There are two different angles shown here in this photo which exhibit its different colors due to this gemstone's strong
pleochroism
.
Cut
16 x 10 x 6 mm.
Locality
Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Photograph
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