Tanzanite - Specimen Insomnia Stone Type: Pink Calcite

Stone Type: Pink Calcite

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Tanzanite - Specimen Insomnia Stone Type: Pink CalciteMined from: Merelani Hills, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania Description: This one of a kind tanzanite specimen is a small but well formed natural crystal with a distinct blue violet color and a compact prismatic shape. The piece shows the straight sided structure typical of tanzanite, with visible striations running lengthwise along the crystal faces. Its form is stout rather than elongated, giving it a strong crystal outline that still