Tanzanite is the blue and violet variety of the mineral zoisite a calcium aluminium hydroxyl sorosilicate caused by small amounts of vanadium. This grade of tanzanite is often seen in mall and chain store jewelry. A team of tanzanian miners has discovered the largest tanzanite stones ever seen in the country s history. It occurs in only one place worldwide. Tanzanite is a variety of zoisite which is a member of the epidote group colors include blue purple and green.
Tanzanite is a single source gemstone that is a thousand times rarer than diamond and is only gaining popularity. The stone in the photo at the top of this page might be seen in exclusive jewelry stores or in showings of designer or custom jewelry items. Tanzanite has a reputation for being a soft stone however this needs to be considered in context there are 2 scales used by gemologists to judge a gemstone s durability the mohs scale which judges a gem s susceptibility to scratching relative to other gem types and the toughness scale which measures how easily a gemstone chips or cracks relative to other gem types. A violet blue tanzanite measuring 7 x 5 x 3 millimeters in size and weighing 1 02 carats antique facet cut. See actual photos of the stones not photoshopped images.
It is only found in one location on earth tanzania africa. Its blue surrounded by a fine hint of purple is a wonderful colour. Tanzanite gemstones is where you will find single faceted gemstones for sale. Thanks to its unusual aura and the help of the new york jeweller tiffany co it has rapidly become one of the most coveted gemstones in the world. Tanzanite is a relatively new gemstone in the world of gemology and jewelry and though its history is brief it is no less illustrious than many ancient gems.
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Find a huge selection of loose cut aaa tanzanite gemstones in a variety of shapes and colors. Tanzanite belongs to the epidote mineral group. We have a large range of stones that have been sourced and hand picked by our verified sellers. Tanzanite is an extraordinary gemstone. Direct from tanzania by owner steve moriarty.Tanzanite is one of the newest gems on the market and was discovered only in 1967 in tanzania. This lovely gem has been a worldwide success and demand continues to exceed supply. About tanzanite why buy tanzanite gemstones. Tanzanite is the blue to violet purple version of the mineral zoisite. Tanzanite is one of the newest gems on the market and was discovered only in 1967 in tanzania.
Tanzanite is the blue to violet purple version of the mineral zoisite. Find a huge selection of loose cut aaa tanzanite gemstones in a variety of shapes and colors. It is only found in one location on earth tanzania africa. Tanzanite is a single source gemstone that is a thousand times rarer than diamond and is only gaining popularity. Tanzanite is the blue and violet variety of the mineral zoisite a calcium aluminium hydroxyl sorosilicate caused by small amounts of vanadium.
