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This impressive natural Tanzanite rough crystal captivates with its intense blue-violet color and its exceptionally clear crystal structure. The distinctive prismatic growth faces are well preserved and give the piece a particularly aesthetic and high-quality appearance. Depending on the incidence of light, the crystal alternates between deep indigo, royal blue, violet, and delicate lavender hues – a typical and coveted feature of high-quality Tanzanites. The translucent to transparent areas allow fascinating insights into the interior of the crystal. Fine natural tensions, reflective surfaces, and vivid light reflections create an impressive sense of depth. Especially the intense color concentration in the upper crystal region 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 Tanzanite additional contrasts and a particularly lively radiance. Such aesthetically preserved rough crystals with clearly recognizable structure and intense color are found much more rarely and have high appeal for mineral collectors and lovers of extraordinary gemstones. Tanzanite is considered a stone of transformation, intuition, and mental clarity. It is traditionally believed to inspire, promote inner calm and creative processes, and to possess an elegant, almost mystical aura. Weight: 75.15 ct Size: 34.7x22.1x20.9 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 performs the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; this is what these shipping costs cover. The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc. Also see our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs save.. In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone. In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color deviations may occur, as every computer, monitor and phone can display colors with different qualities. #christmashobby
Estimate:£2,406.99
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