Tsavorite with Pyrite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Pyrite, Grossular
- Dimensions
- 1.2 x 0.8 x 0.5 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- D345
Small but fine specimen of faden Tsavorite composed of a few intergrown stacks of crystals, undamaged and complete all around. Has a good medium green color and is translucent to transparent with small attached crystals of Pyrite adding color. These were found recently (past few years) and are really remarkable specimens of Tsavorite, the chromium and vanadium rich variety of Grossular.