Natural Tanzanite rough crystal of exceptional top quality – rare blue-violet crystal with intense transparency and fascinating play of color - 114.65 ct- 22.93 g

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Natural Tanzanite rough crystal from Merelani, Tanzania, 114.65 ct (22.93 g), irregular blue‑violet crystal with high translucency and colour play, untreated and 100% natural.

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This impressive natural Tanzanite rough crystal captivates with its intense blue-violet coloration and its extraordinarily clear crystal structure. The prominent prismatic growth faces are exceptionally well preserved, giving the piece a particularly aesthetic and high-quality appearance. Depending on the light incidence, the crystal shifts between deep indigo, royal blue, violet, and delicate lavender nuances – a typical and highly sought-after feature of high-quality Tanzanites.

The translucent to transparent areas allow fascinating insights into the crystal’s interior. Fine natural tensions, reflective surfaces, and lively light reflections create an impressive sense of depth. In particular, the intense color concentration in the upper crystal area provides strong visual presence and makes this piece an exceptional collector’s item.

The natural crystal form with its clearly defined edges and growth lines underscores 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 an especially lively radiance. Such aesthetically preserved rough crystals with clearly recognizable structure and intense color are noticeably rarer to find and possess high appeal for mineral collectors and lovers of extraordinary gemstones.

Tanzanite is considered a stone of transformation, intuition, and mental clarity. It is traditionally said to foster inspiration, inner calm, and creative processes while possessing an elegant, almost mystical allure.

Weight: 114.65 ct
Size: 42.6 x 20.1 x 15.4 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 extraordinarily clear crystal structure. The prominent prismatic growth faces are exceptionally well preserved, giving the piece a particularly aesthetic and high-quality appearance. Depending on the light incidence, the crystal shifts between deep indigo, royal blue, violet, and delicate lavender nuances – a typical and highly sought-after feature of high-quality Tanzanites.

The translucent to transparent areas allow fascinating insights into the crystal’s interior. Fine natural tensions, reflective surfaces, and lively light reflections create an impressive sense of depth. In particular, the intense color concentration in the upper crystal area provides strong visual presence and makes this piece an exceptional collector’s item.

The natural crystal form with its clearly defined edges and growth lines underscores 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 an especially lively radiance. Such aesthetically preserved rough crystals with clearly recognizable structure and intense color are noticeably rarer to find and possess high appeal for mineral collectors and lovers of extraordinary gemstones.

Tanzanite is considered a stone of transformation, intuition, and mental clarity. It is traditionally said to foster inspiration, inner calm, and creative processes while possessing an elegant, almost mystical allure.

Weight: 114.65 ct
Size: 42.6 x 20.1 x 15.4 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 are checked and recognized by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; that is what incurs these shipping costs.
Buyer bears all potential import and export duties, customs fees, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs, save on pickup costs..
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better display the color of the pieces. And color deviations, etc., may occur, as every computer, monitor, and mobile device can display colors with different qualities!
#christmashobby

Details

Main mineral
Natural Tanzanite rough crystal of exceptional top quality –
Mineral form
rare blue-violet crystal with intense transparency and fascinating play of color - 114.65 ct
Weight
22.93 g
Origin (region/city)
Merelani
Country of origin
Tanzania
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Objects sold
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