A gemstone, Zuwest Indian, 35.37 carats

Technical details: Type: Ruby Zoisite (Anyolite) Weight: 35.37 carats Dimensions (mm): 27.65x22.62x5.91 Shape: Oval Color: Green Clarity: Eye-clean Transparency: Opaque Hardness: 6.5-7.0 Treatment: Untreated Origin: India Certification: Certificate from Saudi Laboratory (MT) - Website (www.mtgl.com.sa) Ruby Zoisite, also known as Anyolite, is a natural stone and not a single stone, and consists of a distinctive mixture of three main stones: red ruby (which gives the stone dark red or violet spots or crystals), green zoisite (which forms the dominant green background in the stone), and black hornblende (which often appears as black lines or spots). Ruby Zoisite is characterized by its contrasting and striking appearance, with green and pink/red colors intermingling. This stone is considered opaque to semi-transparent, and has a glassy luster when polished. Ruby Zoisite was first discovered in Tanzania in 1954, which is its main source.