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Calcite on Tanzanite

Calcite on Tanzanite

sold
Locality
Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
Minerals
Calcite, Zoisite
Dimensions
4.0 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm
Size class
Miniature
SID
B148

Gemmy, complete Tanzanite crystal. Top luster and undamaged. When you see a loose single Tanzanite crystal it's easy to assume it was broken off matrix during mining, however the calcite on the bottom and backside of this crystal demonstrates that this crystal detached from the matrix naturally after formation. I think this is a very good value for a crystal of this size and quality.