Mineral: Zoïsite (variety tanzanite)
Locality: Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
Dimensions: 9,5 x 5,0 x 10,5 cm

Description: Main crystal size: 11,3 cm Large, trichroic, gemmy crystal with a perfectly terminated upper part, the principal face violet, and the lateral face blue MIM number 816 Photographer: James Elliott (FMI)

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