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Zoisite with ruby is also known as anyolite,
is the natural combination of
ruby and
zoisite crystals in a single specimen. Zoisite, the same mineral as
tanzanite,
provides an earthy green colour while
ruby lends pink
and red highlights.
Zoisite with ruby is usually shaped
as cabochons or carved into decorative objects.
00000Zoisite with ruby was first
discovered in 1954 in Tanzania. The name anyolite derives from the
word for "green" in the native language of the Masai tribe.
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Group - Zoisite |
R.I. - 1.69 - 1.70 |
Hardness - 6.5 - 7 |
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