Tsavorite, Diopside on Graphite
sold- Locality
- Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Graphite, Grossular, Diopside
- Dimensions
- 12.5 x 6 x 3.5 cm
- Size class
- Cabinet
- SID
- D154
Rare large matrix sized specimen of glassy and transparent Tsavorite crystals (green Grossular), Diopside crystals, and small white crystals of Chabazite (?) on a Graphite crystal covered matrix. This is an uncommon and classic example of many minerals from the Merelani mineral suite, all in one large, colorful specimen.