Tanzanite
Tanzanite
Tanzanite

Tanzanite

€1.460,00
SKU: A384
Mererani, Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
An exceptional violet crystal with very good pleochroism and a facettable area at the top. The numerous high-gloss end faces give the stone a special brilliance. Matrix attachments and some crystal irregularities on the side surfaces.
3.9x2.1x1.2 cm
18.6 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.