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Ruby-in-Zoisite (Anyolite)

Anyolite pairs opaque green zoisite with embedded red ruby crystals and black pargasite from a small corner of Tanzania. It is a carving and cabochon material whose value rides on colour contrast, not on gem quality.

Colour
red

Transparency
Opaque

RI
1.691–1.700

SG
3.30–3.45

Mohs
6.0–7.0

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Ruby-in-Zoisite (Anyolite)

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