Anyolite
Anyolite is considered a variety of the
mineral zoisite. Found in
Kenya and
Tanzania, anyolite is actually a
metamorphic rock composed of intergrown green zoisite, black
hornblende, and
ruby. It is said to be named after the
Maasai word
anyoli, meaning "green." Anyolite is also referred to as
ruby in zoisite or
Tanganyika artstone.
The strikingly contrasted colours make anyolite a popular material for sculptures and other decorative objects. It was first discovered near Longido, Tanzania in 1954.