Rare purple gem Zoisite (ex Obodda)

Nuristan, Laghman Province, Afghanistan
Miniature, 4.4 x 2.7 x 1.3 cm
Start Time: 10/22/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/29/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This fascinating and rare purple gem zoisite has waxy luster, well-striated faces and an interestingly etched termination. Purple is very rare from anywhere in the world, except for Tanzania where the varietal is called tanzanite. Complete all-around and pristine. Very few came out apparently. A fine example of the rare varietal and locale. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. 27 grams mass.

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