Prehnite on Tanzanite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Zoisite, Prehnite
- Dimensions
- 4 x 3 x 1.8 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- H267
Bright lemon yellow Prehnite grown around a Tanzanite crystal. These came out years ago from the Karo pit and little to no more has been found since.
This piece has particularly good color and form, and the Tanzanite on the back adds interest.