{"product_id":"ruby-in-zoisite-specimen-longido-tanzania-718g","title":"Ruby in Zoisite Specimen – Longido, Tanzania – 718g","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eA bold and colorful Ruby in Zoisite specimen featuring vivid magenta ruby embedded within a rich green zoisite matrix. This piece displays strong natural contrast, with the ruby section showing a saturated pinkish-red tone against the darker green and black-speckled zoisite host.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eThe ruby portion is prominent and well-exposed, showing partial natural crystal structure and internal texture, while the surrounding zoisite provides a striking backdrop that enhances the overall visual impact. The combination of colors and textures makes this an eye-catching display specimen, highly desirable for both collectors and those drawn to unique mineral pairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eThis material from Longido, Tanzania is especially known for its dramatic color contrast and distinctive appearance, making larger, well-balanced specimens like this particularly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longido, Tanzania\u003cbr data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 718 grams\u003cbr data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120mm x 83mm x 65mm\u003cbr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigonal (Ruby - Corundum), Orthorhombic (Zoisite)\u003cbr data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxide (Ruby - Corundum), Silicate (Zoisite – Epidote Group)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mineral Mike","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52301207077177,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/5748\/6707\/files\/ruby-in-zoisite-specimen-tanzania-718g.jpg?v=1776443938","url":"https:\/\/www.mineralmike.com\/products\/ruby-in-zoisite-specimen-longido-tanzania-718g","provider":"Mineral Mike","version":"1.0","type":"link"}