2.5", 122g Ruby Zoisite (Anyolite)

This is a 2.5-inch-long piece of Ruby Zoisite. The red seen throughout the rock is real ruby, and underneath ultraviolet light it glows a strong, bright red.

About Anyolite

Ruby zoisite, also known as anyolite, is a striking natural gemstone that combines vibrant red ruby crystals with green zoisite, often accented by black hornblende inclusions. This unique mineral blend, primarily sourced from Tanzania, forms when ruby and zoisite crystals grow together in metamorphic rock environments, creating a visually captivating contrast. The ruby component, a variety of corundum, brings a vivid red hue due to trace amounts of chromium, while zoisite, a calcium-aluminum silicate, contributes the lush green backdrop. Ruby zoisite is valued in jewelry and decorative arts for its bold color play and is believed by some to carry metaphysical properties, promoting vitality, creativity, and emotional balance. Its hardness, typically around 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, makes it durable for various applications, though its unique composition requires careful cutting to highlight both minerals effectively.