Tanzanite
Tanzanite
Tanzanite

Tanzanite

€196,00
SKU: A255
Mererani, Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
A colorless to yellowish crystal with a violet area at the base. Nevertheless, the Tanzanite shows a beautiful pleochroism in polarized light, which even shows a combination of violet and orange tones in one viewing direction. The crystal is complete and has an excellent luster.
2.7x1.8x0.9 cm
6.8 g

The Maasai worship Tanzanite as the “crystal of heaven”, which is only found in an area of ​​16 square kilometers in the East African country of Tanzania that gives it its name. Its rarity and incomparable richness of color make it one of the most sought-after gemstones on the market. Unmistakable due to its unique trichroism, depending on the light, it sparkles in a wide variety of colors from deep blue to bright yellow to bright red and violet.