Tanzanite Mineral Specimen - 8.8 Grams
Gem Clean Achroic Tanzanite Crystal
These pieces come straight from a mine I have invested in, out of a special pocket that produced these achroic tanzanites almost entirely gem clean. Because of that direct access, these are priced at roughly half of what a stone like this would normally run. That pocket has stopped producing, so once these are gone there will not be any more coming.
Here is a super rare and fascinating specimen, and this one is all about the unique mineralogy, showcasing color traits you just do not see every day in standard tanzanite crystals.
Clarity: Gem clean. Exceptionally high transparency right through the crystal body, giving you a crystal clear look inside.
Color: Achroic with striking shifts. The main body is essentially achroic, or colorless zoisite, which is a massive rarity on its own. Face on it shows a laser purple, and turning it to the side brings up a nice clean blue. Under an LED screen the pleochroism really opens up, running purple to blue with some gold mixed in.
Luster: Top tier vitreous luster. The faces are incredibly bright and clean, throwing off a sharp mirror like shine under lighting.
Form: A tall, well formed crystal with sharp striations running the full length of the body and a clean multi point termination up top. The faces are bright and intact, and the whole piece has great standing presence for its size.
Treatment: Completely unheated and untreated.
If you love collecting the unusual outlier pieces from Merelani, this gem clean achroic zoisite is a total winner. Water clear clarity paired with the colorless body and that laser purple and blue pleochroism makes it highly collectible, and with the pocket finished there is no getting more of them.
Video one shows natural lighting. Video 2 behind an LED screen to show the pleochroism!
When it comes to sourcing Tanzanite, buying straight from the source country isn't what it seems. Standard retail prices in Tanzania are heavily inflated for tourists, and the authentic wholesale market is locked away behind the walls of Merelani. It is a world completely inaccessible to the general public, requiring strict paperwork, lengthy wait times, and direct clearance from mine owners. We hold direct investments in a few of these mines and have great relationships with the mine owners themselves. While 99.9% of dealers are forced to deal with city brokers and middle-men, we go straight to the actual source, allowing us to offer prices that are routinely half or more of what you will see at major gem shows or found online.
We are able to pass these incredible savings directly to you by keeping our business incredibly lean. We choose not to exhibit at expensive gem shows, and our operation is strictly family-run with zero outside employees. This means our overhead costs are virtually nonexistent. By eliminating the middle-man, wiping out unnecessary administrative expenses, and intentionally keeping our profit margins lower than the industry standard, we ensure that your capital goes entirely into the raw value and beauty of the crystal itself.
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PAYMENT PLANS
To help clients acquire higher-value specimens, we offer flexible payment plans for orders exceeding $500. Full payment is required within the calendar year. Typically, we ask that payments be completed within 3-4 months, though extended terms may be available for larger purchases.
Payment plans are not applicable for items that are discounted or on sale.
1. A 20% NON-REFUNDABLE down payment is required to initiate the payment plan and reserve the item(s), due immediately upon receipt of the first invoice. This 20% will be of the total purchase price including shipping and taxes (if applicable). If you'd like to put down more than 20%, we can adjust the remaining payments accordingly.
2. The remaining 80% (or less, if more than 20% was paid initially) will be divided into monthly payments of equal amounts to be completed within the calendar year. The number of payments is subject to discussion with a member of staff who will work closely with clients to custom tailor payment plans. In most cases, we request payment is completed within 3-4 months, with additional time consideration for larger purchases.
3. Clients will receive an invoice to initiate payment - subsequent payments can be made using this same invoice link. Failure to pay invoices with a lapse of 5 days will result in cancellation of the payment plan and forfeiture of the item and 20% non-refundable deposit. Any amount paid in excess of the non-refundable deposit would be refunded via the method of payment used.
4. There is no penalty for early payment. At any time, clients may reach out to a sales team member to pay the remaining balance in full.
5. Upon completion of the payment plan in full, the specimen(s) will be shipped to the client.
6. Items purchased via payment plan are subject to a no-refund policy. Items may be returned at the expense of the buyer for credit equal to the item price (minus taxes and shipping costs) to be applied to any other item in inventory. Unused credit will not be refunded in these cases.
7. For clients who have missed 3 months or more on payment plans we reserve the right to cancel the plan with no refund.
If you have any additional questions, please reach out via the contact page!
