No Reserve - Ct. 4.80 Natural Blue Tanzanite, Purple- Cabochon Cut - Height: 12 mm - Width: 9 mm- 0.96 g

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Natural tanzanite cabochon from Merelani, Tanzania, about 4.8 carats, blue‑violet in color, weighing 0.96 g and measuring 12 × 9 × 5 mm, transparent with natural inclusions and Mohs hardness of 6.5–7.0.

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Splendid natural cabochon-cut tanzanite, with the characteristic blue-violet color.
SPECIFICATIONS
Natural stone: zoisite;
Variety: tanzanite;
Geographic origin: Merelani, Tanzania;
Color: blue, violet;
Cut: cabochon;
Transparency/clarity: transparent with natural inclusions;
Mohs hardness: 6.5-7.00.
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Splendid natural cabochon-cut tanzanite, with the characteristic blue-violet color.
SPECIFICATIONS
Natural stone: zoisite;
Variety: tanzanite;
Geographic origin: Merelani, Tanzania;
Color: blue, violet;
Cut: cabochon;
Transparency/clarity: transparent with natural inclusions;
Mohs hardness: 6.5-7.00.
Photographic Settings
All items are photographed individually with a high-resolution macro lens camera in an indoor setting with LED lighting at 5000 Kelvin, the color temperature closest to sunlight. The photos are not altered in any way, except for cropping.
Assistance
You can contact us at any time via Catawiki messaging for any further information about the item you are interested in, and we will try to respond as soon as possible.
Shipping
Worldwide shipping with Registered Mail and tracking number. We apply combined shipping to ensure maximum savings on postage.
Return
We always do our best, but if something is not to your liking, in accordance with regulatory provisions and our own conviction, we guarantee a refund to the customer who is not satisfied with their purchase, regardless of the reason.
Thank you for your attention and Happy bidding!

Details

Main mineral
No Reserve - Ct. 4.80 Natural Blue Tanzanite, Purple-
Mineral form
Cabochon Cut
Weight
0.96 g
Origin (region/city)
Merelani
Country of origin
Tanzania
Height
12 mm
Width
9 mm
Depth
5 mm
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Objects sold
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