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Chemical formula
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Ca 2 Al 3 (SiO 4 ) 3 (OH) |
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Crystalline system
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Rhombic |
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Class
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Silicates - sorosilicates |
| Origin | Thong, Tanzania |
| Size | 3.0-4.0cm |
Z oisite is a mineral that integrates different varieties of gems into its composition. The most common and abundant is tanzanite, a blue colored stone considered a gemstone.
The green Zoisite can house red rubies inside.
The mineral includes a label with the name and origin and is attached to a cardboard box. 4 cm square.
*The price is per unit (a single cardboard box of the four shown in the photo)
Since the minerals are natural, you will receive a piece similar to the one in the photograph. The minerals come in cardboard boxes and are glued to a porex base with hot silicone; these can be removed using ethyl alcohol without damaging the mineral. The size is approximate.