Tsavorite, Pyrite on Graphite
sold- Locality
- Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Graphite, Pyrite, Grossular
- Dimensions
- 5 x 4 x 3 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- D576
Crystals of Tsavorite and Pyrite on Graphite. The pyrite crystals are very interesting, typical form for Merelani but with cubic growths growing out from the sides. One side has Pyrite and Tsavorite crystals, the other side is covered by Tsavorite. Tsavorite is a chrome and vanadium rich variety of Grossular from East Africa and is one of the most valuable types of garnet found anywhere. This specimen was found at the Merelani Tanzanite mines and a fine example of some of minerals found at this locality.