Tsavorite Crystal on matrix - Height: 6 mm - Width: 4.5 mm- 0.22 g - (1)
02
days
20
hours
02
minutes
53
seconds
6 other people are watching this object
 Bidder 2322 | €2 | |
|---|---|---|
 Bidder 9703 | €1 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 125661 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Tsavorite crystal on matrix with euhedral dodecahedral habit, weight 0.22 g, dimensions 6 × 4.5 × 5 mm, origin Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
The specimen presents itself as an euhedral crystal with a well-defined dodecahedral habit, where the faces exhibit a vitreous, resplendent luster that underscores its hardness and quality. The color is, without a doubt, its most valuable attribute: a vibrant emerald green, deeply saturated, the result of the precise presence of vanadium and traces of chromium in its crystal structure.
Unlike many massive garnets, this piece exhibits remarkable gem-quality transparency that allows light to pass through its volume, revealing a clean interior with minimal natural micro-fractures. Small inclusions of black graphite or sulfides are observed at the base and on some side facets, which is a diagnostic indicator of authenticity and a geological signature of its formation in high-grade metamorphic rocks. The edges are sharp and the growth surfaces display a subtle texture that delights the macro observer. It is an investment piece that combines the perfection of natural geometry with the coveted color palette of the finest mines in the Merelani Hills or Tsavo National Park.
The specimen presents itself as an euhedral crystal with a well-defined dodecahedral habit, where the faces exhibit a vitreous, resplendent luster that underscores its hardness and quality. The color is, without a doubt, its most valuable attribute: a vibrant emerald green, deeply saturated, the result of the precise presence of vanadium and traces of chromium in its crystal structure.
Unlike many massive garnets, this piece exhibits remarkable gem-quality transparency that allows light to pass through its volume, revealing a clean interior with minimal natural micro-fractures. Small inclusions of black graphite or sulfides are observed at the base and on some side facets, which is a diagnostic indicator of authenticity and a geological signature of its formation in high-grade metamorphic rocks. The edges are sharp and the growth surfaces display a subtle texture that delights the macro observer. It is an investment piece that combines the perfection of natural geometry with the coveted color palette of the finest mines in the Merelani Hills or Tsavo National Park.
Details
Number of items
1
Main Mineral
Tsavorite
Mineral Form
Crystal on matrix
Supplement
SSA
Weight
0.22 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
Country of Origin
Tanzania
Height
6 mm
Width
4.5 mm
Depth
5 mm
Sold by
