Wedge-shaped Tanzanite Crystal

Wedge-shaped Tanzanite Crystal from Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Wedge-shaped single crystal of blue-violet Tanzanite with no matrix attached weighing 14.82 carats. The crystal is terminated, highly lustrous and internally transparent. Shows excellent color change when viewed from front (blue-gray) and side (violet).

Locality

Merelani Hills, western slope of Lelatama Mountains, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Dimensions

20 x 15 x 8 mm.


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