Tanzanite Mineral Specimens and Tanzanite Crystals

Item: tanm189x
From 2.4 grams to 5 grams each (14-25 carats each - see below)
Small tanzanite crystal pieces from 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch long (see sizes below)
These genuine tanzanites were mined in Tanzania
These small size tanzanite mineral specimens were mined in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania. They are translucent to semi-transparent tanzanite crystal pieces with light to medium blue-violet color. Please see below to order.

Tanzanite Crystal, 60.5 carats

Item: tanm201
Genuine Tanzanite Crystal weighs 60.5 carats
Tanzanite Crystal Dimensions: 1.4" long x 0.7"x 0.5"
Mined in Tanzania
Price: $544.50

This naturally terminated tanzanite crystal was mined in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania. See also a full view of this tanzanite crystal. It is semi-transparent to transparent. See a back view photo of this tanzanite crystal. The terminations are in very good conditon overall, and they have vitreous luster. This naturally terminated tanzanite crystal has some small gem grade areas at its tip. It was carefully heated and has a very rich purple color in one direction and rich blue color perpendicular to the purple. See another view showing the amazing color of this genuine tanzanite crystal.

Naturally Terminated Tanzanite Crystal, 72.2 carats

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Item: tanm157
Genuine Tanzanite Crystal weighs 72.2 carats (14.44 grams)
1.5" long x 0.8"x 0.5"
Mined in Tanzania
Price: $649.80

This naturally terminated tanzanite crystal was mined in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania. It is mostly translucent to semi-transparent with several small gem-grade areas at its tip. The prismatic faces are in mostly good conditon with some broken areas, and the terminations are in very good condition with vitreous luster. This naturally terminated tanzanite crystal was carefully heated and it has a very rich purple color in one direction and rich blue color perpendicular to the purple color direction. See also an upright view of this superior quality tanzanite crystal. See an opposite side image of this naturally terminated tanzanite crystal. See also a side view of this gem-grade tanzanite crystal specimen. See also an additional view of this beautiful tanzanite crystal.

Zoisite Crystal Specimen, 31.28 carats

Item: tanm141
This natural zoisite crystal weighs 31.28 carats
40mm x 15mm x 7.7mm
Mined in Afghanistan
Price: $257.60

This natural color (Zoisite) crystal was stated by our supplier to have been mined in the Nangarhar Provence of Afghanistan. It actually is two crystals that are inter-grown and they are also doubly terminated. They grade from semi transparent at the base to completely transparent gem-grade at their teminations. Its prismatic faces and the terminations have vitreous luster, are in very good condition. This natural color tanzanite crystal has weak dichroism with a very light greenish blue gray color in one direction and a light pinkish gray when viewed from the front as shown in the photo at left which was taken under a mixture of incandescent and flourescent light. See a back-view photo of this zoisite crystal. The crystal morphology of this specimen is very nice as well.

Large Natural Tanzanite Specimen, 530.9 carats

Item: tanm173
This natural tanzanite weighs 530.9 carats (106+ grams)
Tanzanite measurements: 2.25" long x 1.75"x 1.10"
Mined in Tanzania, Merilani Block "D"
Price: $1643.00
This large natural tanzanite specimen weighs over 530 carats. It was mined in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania (Block "D"). This large tanzanite specimen is mostly translucent to semi-transparent. It has a beautiful intergrown crystal that has grown from its base that measures approximately 1-1/4"L x 5/8" x 3/8" tapering from mid-way to a chisel like termination. The upper portion of this is gem quality, mostly clean and very transparent. This is a stand alone specimen and the termination of the main crystal is capped with a layer of silvery black graphite, offering a nice contrast. See another view of this tanzanite crystal specimen. See also an additional view of this tanzanite specimen.

Large Natural Tanzanite Specimen, 467.5 carats

Item: tanm174
Natural Tanzanite Specimen weighs 467.5carats (93.5 grams)
This genuine tanzanite dimensions is: 3.5" long x 1.25"x .55"
Mined in Tanzania, Merilani Block "D"
Price: $1963.50
This large natural tanzanite specimen weighs over 467 carats. It was mined in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania (Block "D"). This beautiful, large tanzanite specimen is mostly translucent to semi-transparent. A good portion of this large crystal is gem quality - great as a specimen or for carving or cabbing. This is a stand alone specimen, but due to its height should be supported. The lower shoulder of its termination is capped with a thin layer of silvery black graphite, offering a nice contrast. See another view of this tanzanite crystal specimen. See also an edge view photo of this large tanzanite crystal. See also another view of this 3.5 inch long tanzanite crystal.

Our Tanzanite Mineral Specimens and Tanzanite Crystals were mined in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania.

Tanzanite is a trichroic gem variety of the mineral zoisite, with different colors along each of its three crystallographic directions. We have a selection of unusual genuine tanzanite gems & tanzanite jewelry items showing blue, violet, and green trichroism.

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Tanzanite Crystals and Mineral Specimens

Our Tanzanite Mineral Specimens and Tanzanite Crystals were mined in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania.