Tanzanite
Tanzanite
Tanzanite

Tanzanite

€12,00
SKU: A419
Mererani, Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
This small flat Tanzanite was thought to be an Axinite by the owner in Tanzania and was offered in an Axinite lot. However, due to the pleochroism in polarized light and the lack of glow in UV light, we were able to clearly identify the crystal.
1.4x1.0x0.3 cm
0.8 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.