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Huelandite on Tanzanite

Huelandite on Tanzanite

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Locality
Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Minerals
Zoisite
Dimensions
4 x 4 x 3 cm
Size class
Miniature
SID
T22

Large Tanzanite crystal with jagged termination, rehealed on the bottom, with lots of associated minerals. Attached at the base is a cluster of pearly brown crystals of Huelandite. The Huelandite cluster is over Diopside and Pyrite and is associated with white needle-like crystals of Tremolite. There is a small blue Apatite on the Huelandite. Small Pyrite crystals are attached to the rehealed base. This specimen has lots of mineralogical interest and appeal. Illustrated in the Sept.-Oct. 2009 issue of the Mineralogical Record (Figure 72, page 381). A very interesting, good sized crystal, 4 x 4 x 3 cm.