Prehnite with Tanzanite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Zoisite, Prehnite
- Dimensions
- 10 x 7 x 4 cm
- Size class
- Cabinet
- SID
- K195
Large translucent Prehnite crystals with strong lemon yellow color from recent finds at Merelani. This has large, chunky crystals typical of the recent material from Merelani, already some of the world's best Prehnite
before these finds, these new ones are better than previous. This specimen is mostly solid Prehnite with some attached Graphite and areas of etched, blue Tanzanite. There are also
crystals of white Chabazite attached. Big and showy piece valued at $300-$400.