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Tanzanite

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Description
Locality: 
Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania (United Republic)
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.5 × 0.5 × 0.7 cm
Description

A single partial crystal of tanzanite that clearly shows the trichroic characteristics of this gemstone. Several of the faces are present, although a couple show minor damage.

Overall, a very representative specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Tanzanite

Variety Of: 

Zoisite

Formula: 
{Ca2}{Al3}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH)
Strunz: 
9.BG.10
Hardness: 
6.0 - 7.0
Type Locality: 
Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania
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