Wurtzite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Wurtzite
- Dimensions
- 2.6 x 1.6 x 0.5 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- J359
Single translucent red/orange Wurtzite. These were a huge story a few years ago when discovered as the world's best for species.
Another world's best for the Merelani Tanzanite mines. Wide crystal with the backside a cleavage face. Weighs 42 carats.