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Rare yellow Zoisite (46.18 carats) ex Obodda
- Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania
- Thumbnail, 2.2 x 1.8 x 1.7 cm
- Start Time: 05/29/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/05/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Rare colored zoisites were prominently featured in the 2009 Mineralogical Record issue on the Merlani Tanzanite Mines. This gemmy, tapered cutie is commonly referred to as yellow zoisite. The termination is water-clear and the basal area is translucent. A very fine pristine example of the rare species from this famous locale. 46.18 carats. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock and valued by Herb at $1500.