Gem, bi-colored, Tanzanite (27 grams)

Melelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Small Cabinet, 6.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 cm
Start Time: 03/22/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/28/2013 6:31:06 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A stunning, bi-colored, gem tanzanite crystal. The water-clear, tapered crystal with the striking razor termination has beautiful hues of blue AND green surrounding the spectacular, faden-like, hairy, light smoky core. The preferential light etching of the termination and edge faces really adds character. This beauty exhibits classic pleochrosim with blue prism faces and rich purple edge faces. The color variations, smoky center, striking radial internal crazing surrounding the smoky center and light etching of the crystal faces make for a surreal-looking and unique tanzanite. Nearly pristine, with only trivial edge wear. 27 grams. Valued at $2500 for dramatic quality and character. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!! A beauty of a fine crystal with real pizzazz.

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