Zoisite Tumbled Stone 30-40mm (220g) Africa

Zoisite, also known as Saualpite, is the name given to a group of Calcium Aluminum Silicate minerals. It crystallizes in the form of masses although it can form in small prismatic crystals. This mineral was formerly a part of the Epidote family, however, in 2006 it was determined that it is actually its own group of minerals. 

Zoisite has been known for almost 200 years as an ornamental stone. This ornamental stone was named after Sigmund Von Zois, an Austrian scientist who first discovered the stone in the Saualpe Mountains of Carinthia, Austria.

Zoisites can mainly be found in a green and black striped or spotted pattern, yet they have also been found in yellow, grey, pink, brown, and colourless. The purple variety that was recently discovered in Tanzania is known as Tanzanite and is a variety of Zoisite! Zoisite is almost always found alongside other minerals most commonly with Ruby or Pargasite.

However, this stone can also be found in various locations in the world. The transparent blue zoisite gemstone varieties are mainly found in Austria, Norway, the US, Italy, and Western Australia. Meanwhile, the yellow, green and grayish-green varieties come from Kenya, Tanzania, and California. Other zoisite varieties can also be found in Northern Pakistan, South Africa, New Hampshire, India, Switzerland, and Sweden.

Zoisite is a beautiful stone of happiness, positivity, and optimism. It is a stone of the heart, helping you unload all emotional baggage in order to experience renewed vitality and energy to go on with your life.

Please Note: Natural gemstone or semi-precious stone comes from minerals. Due to their naturality, the stones may have tiny flaws. Meanwhile, cutting or polishing also makes every piece of gemstone vary in colour and size. The image may look different (colour) due to many monitor or device resolutions.