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Calcite on Tanzanite (DT)

Calcite on Tanzanite (DT)

sold
Locality
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Minerals
Calcite, Zoisite
Dimensions
2.4 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm
Size class
Thumbnail
SID
P841

Glassy gem Zoisite crystal known as Tanzanite. This is a fabulous trichroic crystal of blue, purple, and light red (up the C-axis). This is also an uncommon doubly-terminated crystal, fully crystallized all around and undamaged. Sometimes crystals with broken then rehealed bottoms are called 'doubly-terminated'. As seen in the last two photos, this one has an excellent true termination on the bottom. A bit of white Calcite and Graphite crystals are attached on one side. Weighs 19.89 carats.