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Anyolite Anyolite is a metamorphic rock composed of intergrown green zoisite, black/dark green pargasite and ruby. It has been found in the Arusha Region of Tanzania and in Austria. It is sometimes incorrectly advertised as a variety of the mineral zoisite. The term anyolite is, however, not an officially accepted term for a metamorphic rock. Its name derives from the Maasai word anyoli, meaning "green". Anyolite is also referred to as ruby in zoisite, ruby zoisite, ruby-zoisite or Tanganyika artstone. (Sources: Wikipedia and Geology.com) Photo by Michael Marcotte, of anyolite, machined to a tower/obelisk form Photo by Michael Marcotte, of anyolite, also known as ruby zoisite under UV light Return to List Back to Michael's Hobbies page Back to Michael Marcotte's HomePage