Tanzanite - Specimen Oregon Unlike amethyst

Unlike amethyst

Mined from: Peru

This specimen fits that locality style well: robust calcite crystal development

and irresistibly grounding—this Chocolate Calcite Bead Bracelet from Pakistan features swirling bands of deep brown

Smaller attached crystals and drusy matrix add depth without taking away from the main point

Tanzanite - Specimen Oregon Unlike amethystMined 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