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Lot 253
Exceptional, Large Tanzanite Crystal
7 December 2016, 10:00 PST
Los AngelesUS$200,000 - US$300,000
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Exceptional, Large Tanzanite Crystal
Zoisite var. Tanzanite
Merelani Hills, Lelaterma Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
A beautiful and well-formed large crystal specimen of tanzanite, the blue/violet variety of the mineral zoisite. This complexly terminated crystal exhibits rich color, excellent translucency, glassy surface luster, and an incredible length of 7.2 inches. Very few large Tanzanite mineral specimens make their way into the collector market, as the majority of Tanzanite crystals recovered are cut into the immensely popular and valuable faceted gemstones. This uncut tanzanite crystal ranks among the largest in existence.
Measuring 7.2 x 2.4 x 1.2 inches (18.3 x 6.2 x 3.0 cm). Weighing 4,015 carats.
Merelani Hills, Lelaterma Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
A beautiful and well-formed large crystal specimen of tanzanite, the blue/violet variety of the mineral zoisite. This complexly terminated crystal exhibits rich color, excellent translucency, glassy surface luster, and an incredible length of 7.2 inches. Very few large Tanzanite mineral specimens make their way into the collector market, as the majority of Tanzanite crystals recovered are cut into the immensely popular and valuable faceted gemstones. This uncut tanzanite crystal ranks among the largest in existence.
Measuring 7.2 x 2.4 x 1.2 inches (18.3 x 6.2 x 3.0 cm). Weighing 4,015 carats.

