A relative newcomer to the jewelry industry, tanzanite was discovered in 1967. It was named for its country of origin, Tanzania. Tanzanite has quickly won over gem lovers with velvety purple and blue hues. A variety of zoisite, tanzanite is trichroic, meaning that it exhibits three different colors simultaneously. A tanzanite can appear blue, purple or reddish from different angles.
Cross between purple and blue, simply gorgeous
A blue, lilac blue, or deep violet blue stone similar to sapphire. It is often heat-treated to produce a deeper blue-violet color. It was discovered in Tanzania, Africa, in 1967, then introduced into jewelry in 1969 by Tiffany & Co. of New York. As the stone is found in only one location in the entire world, it is especially valuable. Wearing tanzanite communicates self-confidence and individuality.
A gem variety of the mineral Zoisite, Tanzanite comes from a small area in Tanzania. Nearly all tanzanite on the market has been heat treated to generate it's lovely blue violet color. When first mined, tanzanite is usually a muted green color. Tanzanite is similar in final color to iolite, though iolite is usually of weaker intensity and has less fire.
Is the blue violet variety type of Zoisite. Tanzanite received its name from the place it was originally found. Tanzania.
A purplish/ blue gemstone. Tanzanites have become increasing popular over the past 10 years. (See Featured Gems)
A deep-blue gemstone that resembles sapphire and is valued for its brilliance. Tanzanite is so named because it was discovered in Tanzania in 1967. It rates a 6 on the Mohs hardness scale. Tanzanite and turquoise are both recognized as birthstones for December.
Tanzanite is named after its country of origin, Tanzania, which is the only known source where this gem can be found. Tanzanite is known for its varying shades of violet, from deep rich purple to lilac. The gem can be heated to achieve the most sought after shade, a vibrant blue violet. Usually unflawed, good quality tanzanite is faceted, and those which have imperfections can be made into cabochons (domed), carving away any flaws.
A semiprecious gemstone with a velvety blue, lavender, or periwinkle color. Tanzanite was discovered in the 1960s.
A variety of zoisite named after its country of origin, Tanzania, where it was first discovered in 1967 and is still the only place where it can be found. Tanzanite is popular for its brilliance and is known for its varying shades of violet; from deep rich purple to lilac. The gem can be heated to achieve the most sought after shade, a vibrant blue violet. Good quality tanzanite is usually faceted, but the rare pieces that have flaws are simply made into cabochons.
Tanzanite is a valuable, transparent, blue-violet type of Zoisite. Tanzanite has a hardness of 6. Topaz Topaz is a very hard gemstone that ranges in color from brown, to yellow to blue to pink. Imperial topaz is golden orange-yellow topaz. Topaz has a hardness of 8.
a blue with a purplish hue gemstone.
The showcase of this newly discovered gemstone by Tiffany & Co. in 1967 captured the world’s attention and has held it in its thrall ever since with Tanzanite becoming the most popular gem stone in the world today after the “Big Four†(diamond, ruby, sapphire, & emerald). It is believed that the Masai herders were the first people to discover this gemstone.
Tanzanite was first introduced in 1969 and is found only in a relative small, approximately, five square mile area near the Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania. Tanzanite comes in various shades of violet-blue. The less expensive colors range toward violet, a light purplish blue. The best and more expensive colors are a rich deep blue with just a hint of violet.
A mineral called blue zoisite that ranges from pale blue to reddish-brown. It is named after Tanzania, the country where it is mined.
Tanzanite (strontium-rich Calcium-aluminum silicate) is a valuable, transparent, blue-violet type of zoisite resembling sapphire. Tanzanite has a hardness of 6 and a specific gravity of 3.35. It is often heat-treated in order to produce a deeper blue-violet color. This mineral was discovered in 1967 by Manuel d'Souza (an Indian tailor) southwest of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. Tanzanite is one of December's birthstones.
A deep blue-violet variety of zoisite.
Tanzanite is the blue/purple variety of the mineral zoisite (Ca2(Al. OH)Al2(SiO4)3) discovered in the Meralani Hills of northern Tanzania in 1967, near the city of Arusha. It is a popular and valuable gemstone when cut, although its durability is somewhat lacking; its tendency to break precludes appropriate use as a ring stone.
