Rare Tanzanite Crystal with Exceptional Pleochroic Properties 4.50 carats – GEMME quality - Height: 9.5 mm - Width: 8 mm- 0.9 g - (1)






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Rare pleochroic Tanzanite crystal of 4.50 carats in gem quality, weighing 0.9 g and measuring 9.5 × 8 × 6.5 mm, originating from Merelani Hills, Tanzania.
Description from the seller
Raw crystal of great intensity, revealing a marked pleochroism with shades varying from purplish blue to golden green depending on the angle of observation. Its natural structure, combining transparencies and crystalline reliefs, highlights the orientation of the optical axes characteristic of Tanzanite. Discovered exclusively in Tanzania, this gem remains one of the most emblematic gemological discoveries of the 20th century, its rarity being accentuated by its unique provenance in the world.
Features:
Weight: 4.50 carats
Dimensions: 9.5 × 8 × 6.5 mm (L × W × H)
Origin: Tanzania (Merelani Hills)
Color: Pleochroic – purplish blue with green and gold highlights
Crystallization / Form: Raw crystal, natural faces partially preserved
Particularities
Very marked pleochroism, alternating between blue, violet and yellow-green
Interesting transparency with saturated areas of color
A piece of great visual expressiveness, rare in unheated raw form
Conclusion:
A beautiful pleochroic rough Tanzanite, rich in optical contrasts, ideal as a collector's specimen or for display in a display case.
General Terms and Conditions of Sale – MineralsOpals:
At MineralsOpals, your satisfaction is an absolute priority.
All orders are handled with the utmost care, from the selection of stones to the final shipment.
Shipping & delivery times:
Shipment within a maximum of 1 to 3 working days, usually the day after the order.
Shipment from Monday to Friday (excluding weekends and holidays).
Each package is shipped via La Poste with a tracking number provided.
Neat packaging: each stone is individually protected, then placed in a secure rigid box.
Warranty & customer service :
100% of shipments are guaranteed: in case of any issue, we always find a solution.
You shop with complete confidence: full refund, replacement, or a goodwill gesture in case of loss or proven problem.
In case of questions, doubt, or specific requests, you can contact me at any time, and I will be happy to respond to you as soon as possible.
Trust & Commitment
Each stone is carefully photographed to reflect its natural beauty.
You have personalized follow-up.
My goal: to offer you a reliable, human, and transparent shopping experience.
Thank you for your support.
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Seller's Story
Raw crystal of great intensity, revealing a marked pleochroism with shades varying from purplish blue to golden green depending on the angle of observation. Its natural structure, combining transparencies and crystalline reliefs, highlights the orientation of the optical axes characteristic of Tanzanite. Discovered exclusively in Tanzania, this gem remains one of the most emblematic gemological discoveries of the 20th century, its rarity being accentuated by its unique provenance in the world.
Features:
Weight: 4.50 carats
Dimensions: 9.5 × 8 × 6.5 mm (L × W × H)
Origin: Tanzania (Merelani Hills)
Color: Pleochroic – purplish blue with green and gold highlights
Crystallization / Form: Raw crystal, natural faces partially preserved
Particularities
Very marked pleochroism, alternating between blue, violet and yellow-green
Interesting transparency with saturated areas of color
A piece of great visual expressiveness, rare in unheated raw form
Conclusion:
A beautiful pleochroic rough Tanzanite, rich in optical contrasts, ideal as a collector's specimen or for display in a display case.
General Terms and Conditions of Sale – MineralsOpals:
At MineralsOpals, your satisfaction is an absolute priority.
All orders are handled with the utmost care, from the selection of stones to the final shipment.
Shipping & delivery times:
Shipment within a maximum of 1 to 3 working days, usually the day after the order.
Shipment from Monday to Friday (excluding weekends and holidays).
Each package is shipped via La Poste with a tracking number provided.
Neat packaging: each stone is individually protected, then placed in a secure rigid box.
Warranty & customer service :
100% of shipments are guaranteed: in case of any issue, we always find a solution.
You shop with complete confidence: full refund, replacement, or a goodwill gesture in case of loss or proven problem.
In case of questions, doubt, or specific requests, you can contact me at any time, and I will be happy to respond to you as soon as possible.
Trust & Commitment
Each stone is carefully photographed to reflect its natural beauty.
You have personalized follow-up.
My goal: to offer you a reliable, human, and transparent shopping experience.
Thank you for your support.
Be sure to check out our unreserved auctions for more great items and follow us to stay up to date with our new offerings.
