Spectacular lot of Chrome Tourmaline from Tanzania. The material overall does have a pleasing Green color and looks to have a more Chrome Green down one axis and a more Yellowish or Olive Green down another axis. The stones don't really show crystal faces and there are a few that are clearly water worn.

The lot is running roughly 90%+ High Grade Facet Rough and we are confident that most stones will yield Eye-clean or better finished Gems. Practically every stone in the lot is a nice and chunky crystal section and/or nodule capable of giving above average yield. This is a perfect lot for cutting and/or resale! We don't know anyone who can sell this caliber material IN Tanzania much less the US! Take a look around and you will realize this is a deal NOT to be missed!

1. Tanzania has become a heavy hitter in the world of Gemstone rough in the last few decades and is producing more and more rough as the days go buy. Sunset Tourmaline is just one of the new finds that is coming from Tanzania and also Kenya and the material is quite unlike any other Green and/or Orange Tourmaline available in the market. Tanzanian Sunset Tourmaline is characterized by a strong dichroism where the AB and C axis have a combination of colors running from a Golden Orange to a Golden Yellow and/or Grassy Green. Many stones produce very unusual finished gems due to this dichroism and are highly sought after by collectors.