Anyolite
Anyolite is a metamorphic rock composed of an integrowth of massive emerald-green, chrome-rich zoisite, black hornblende (tschermakite), and large, vividly coloured ruby.
A name derived from "anyoli", the Masai word for green. Anyolite is an ornamental stone mined near Longido, Tanzania. Due to its colour contrasts, it is an effective gem and ornamental stone.
A name derived from "anyoli", the Masai word for green. Anyolite is an ornamental stone mined near Longido, Tanzania. Due to its colour contrasts, it is an effective gem and ornamental stone.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| A variety or type of: | Zoisite |
| Physical Properties of Anyolite | |
| Mohs Hardness | 6 to 7, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) |
| Specific Gravity | 3.20 to 3.50, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) |
| Optical Properties of Anyolite | |
| Refractive Index | 1.695(+/-), Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) |
| Colour | |
| Colour (General) | Green with ruby inclusions and black spots, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) |
| Crystallography of Anyolite | |
| Habit | Massive, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) |
| Further Information | |
| Mineral information: | Anyolite information at mindat.org |