Rare Tanzanite Rough Specimen from Voi, Kenya – 1.87 Carats geode as there is a crack

as there is a crack in the center of the piece that goes part of the way in that will need to be either carved out or split

This beautiful Tanzanite Crystal has deep saturated color zones and good looking crystal structure

This piece would be considered an Extra Large Cabinet Specimen (XLC)

It's a slim and cool looking piece

Measurement: 27mm x 12mm x 11mm

Rare Tanzanite Rough Specimen from Voi, Kenya – 1.87 Carats geode as there is a crackI acquired this interesting and uncommon tanzanite rough specimen from a trusted source who said it originates from the rarely referenced Voi region of Kenya. This piece exhibits a rich blend of blue to teal hues, along with noticeable color zoning and directional structure that gives it a slightly different look compared to traditional Merelani (Tanzania) material. The crystal displays linear banding typical of zoisite, along with visible inclusions