Tanzanite
Tanzanite
Tanzanite

Tanzanite

€320,00
SKU: A248
Mererani, Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
Interesting, large crystal with very good end faces, beautifully transparent, with very good luster. The original back of the crystal is missing but has healed. Fascinating pleochroism in polarized light, as it is two-colored depending on the viewing angle: light blue / dark blue, yellow / green, red-violet / violet.
3.6x1.7x1.4 cm
13.41 g

Tanzanite - revered by the Maasai as the "crystal of heaven" - is found exclusively in a small area of ​​Tanzania, the country from which it takes its name. Its rarity and vibrant color play make it one of the most sought-after gemstones on the market. Depending on the perspective, this unique phenomenon, trichroism, causes it to shimmer from electric blue to deep yellow to bright red to violet.