Tsavorite, Pyrite on Diopside
at-auction$ 220
- Locality
- Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Pyrite, Grossular, Diopside
- Dimensions
- 4.2 x 2.5 x 2 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- T597
I love little oddities like this from Merelani. This appears to be solid Diopside, at least it's completely covered on all sides with Diopside, crystals sticking out in all directions. Sprinkled atop the Diopside are crystals of Pyrite and Tsavorite. There are lots of Tsavorite here, more than a dozen, maybe 20. Website price was $220.