Natural Tanzanite rough crystal of exceptional top quality – rarer blue-violet crystal with intense transparency and a fascinating play of color - 10.80 ct- 2.16 g
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Natural Tanzanite rough crystal from Merelani, Tanzania, measuring 17.2 × 13.4 × 8.1 mm, 10.80 carats, irregular shape, untreated, hardness 6.5–7.0.
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This impressive natural Tanzanite rough crystal captivates with its intense blue-violet coloration and its exceptionally clear crystal structure. The distinctive prismatic growth facets are well preserved and give the piece a particularly aesthetic and high-quality appearance. Depending on the incidence of light, the crystal shifts between deep indigo, royal blue, violet and delicate lavender hues – a typical and coveted feature of high-quality Tanzanites.
The translucent to transparent areas allow fascinating glimpses into the crystal's interior. Fine natural tensions, mirrored surfaces, and vivid light reflections create an impressive depth effect. Especially the intense color concentration in the upper crystal region provides a strong visual presence and makes this piece an extraordinary collector's item.
The natural crystal form with its clearly defined edges and growth lines underlines the mineral's original character. At the same time, the partly golden and lighter areas in the lower section give the Tanzanite additional contrasts and a particularly lively radiance. Such aesthetically preserved rough crystals with clearly recognizable structure and intense color are noticeably rarer to find and have high appeal for mineral collectors and lovers of exceptional gemstones.
Tanzanite is considered a stone of transformation, intuition, and mental clarity. It is traditionally said to inspire inner calm and creative processes while possessing an elegant, almost mystical aura.
Weight: 10.80 ct
Size: 17.2x13.4x8.1 mm
Gem Type 100% Natural Tanzanite
Shape Irregular
Color As Picture
Clarity As Picture
Origin Tanzania, Merelani
Treatment None at all
Hardness 6.5-7.0
Refractive Index 1.69-1.70
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This impressive natural Tanzanite rough crystal captivates with its intense blue-violet coloration and its exceptionally clear crystal structure. The distinctive prismatic growth facets are well preserved and give the piece a particularly aesthetic and high-quality appearance. Depending on the incidence of light, the crystal shifts between deep indigo, royal blue, violet and delicate lavender hues – a typical and coveted feature of high-quality Tanzanites.
The translucent to transparent areas allow fascinating glimpses into the crystal's interior. Fine natural tensions, mirrored surfaces, and vivid light reflections create an impressive depth effect. Especially the intense color concentration in the upper crystal region provides a strong visual presence and makes this piece an extraordinary collector's item.
The natural crystal form with its clearly defined edges and growth lines underlines the mineral's original character. At the same time, the partly golden and lighter areas in the lower section give the Tanzanite additional contrasts and a particularly lively radiance. Such aesthetically preserved rough crystals with clearly recognizable structure and intense color are noticeably rarer to find and have high appeal for mineral collectors and lovers of exceptional gemstones.
Tanzanite is considered a stone of transformation, intuition, and mental clarity. It is traditionally said to inspire inner calm and creative processes while possessing an elegant, almost mystical aura.
Weight: 10.80 ct
Size: 17.2x13.4x8.1 mm
Gem Type 100% Natural Tanzanite
Shape Irregular
Color As Picture
Clarity As Picture
Origin Tanzania, Merelani
Treatment None at all
Hardness 6.5-7.0
Refractive Index 1.69-1.70
Our shipping costs have been checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; hence these shipping costs arise.
Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc..
Also see our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs saved..
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there can be color deviations etc. as every computer, monitor and phone may display colors to different qualities.
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Details
Main mineral
Natural Tanzanite rough crystal of exceptional top quality –
Mineral form
rarer blue-violet crystal with intense transparency and a fascinating play of color - 10.80 ct
Weight
2.16 g
Origin (region/city)
Merelani
Country of origin
Tanzania
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