Specimen #2570

Name: Zoisite (Tanzanite)

Type: Gem

Locality: Merelani Hills, Manyara, Tanzania

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 1.7 x 0.9 x 0.2 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2021-11-10

Source: Luciana Barbosa Auction

Label: N

Comment: This is a free form rose cut slice ( faceted top) It has a nice purple-blue color and weighs 4.45 carats. Would be great for a ring or pendant. From Tanzania.

Minerals: Zoisite (Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH) = Ca₂AlAl₂(SiO₄)(Si₂O₇)O(OH))

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