Tanzanite is the blue and violet variety of the mineral zoisite a calcium aluminium hydroxyl sorosilicate caused by small amounts of vanadium. All gems are cut in our shop for amazing brilliance and color. In its untreated form tanzanite is a trichroic gem meaning it shows three colors when viewed at different angles. Since tanzanite is part of the zoisite mineral species it shares the same properties. Discovered in 1967 this gemstone is now known worldwide and became quickly popular which explains why the prices increased so fast.
It has a hardness of 6 5 which does make it relatively soft so extra care should be taken if this gemstone is to be used in a ring. All tanzanite has a modicum of both colors but the dominant hue is a result of which axis the cutter places the table of the tanzanite additionally. Tanzanite belongs to the epidote mineral group. Gemsny offers loose tanzanites gemstones in beautiful shapes such as round oval emerald square and cushion online at excellent wholesale prices. Its blue surrounded by a fine hint of purple is a wonderful colour.
It is a gem that suits any personality. Tanzanite is only found in tanzania in a very small mining area approximately 7 km 4 3 mi long and 2 km 1 2 mi wide near the mererani hills. Gem stone king 925 sterling silver tanzanite jewelry stud earrings for women 1 00 cttw gemstone birthstone 5mm round 3 9 out of 5 stars 138 49 99 49. Each gemstone is unique conveying auras from dignified to delicate. All tanzanite demonstrates a striking response to lighting.
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Tanzanite needs millions of years to be formed. Direct from tanzania by owner steve moriarty. Tanzanite is an extraordinary gemstone. Customers can choose between all. Actually its age is estimated at 585 millions of years.Our company provides the finest loose tanzanite at a very attractive price. See actual photos of the stones not photoshopped images. It occurs in only one place worldwide. 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. One direction is blue another purple and the other brown.
Tanzanite is a trichroic gemstone and has several axes of color brownish red purple and blue the brownish red color is removed by heating and the blue and purple axes remain. Find a huge selection of loose cut aaa tanzanite gemstones in a variety of shapes and colors. Tanzanite is a trichroic gemstone and has several axes of color brownish red purple and blue the brownish red color is removed by heating and the blue and purple axes remain. Our company provides the finest loose tanzanite at a very attractive price. Tanzanite needs millions of years to be formed.
Find a huge selection of loose cut aaa tanzanite gemstones in a variety of shapes and colors. It is a gem that suits any personality. It has a hardness of 6 5 which does make it relatively soft so extra care should be taken if this gemstone is to be used in a ring. Tanzanite is the blue and violet variety of the mineral zoisite a calcium aluminium hydroxyl sorosilicate caused by small amounts of vanadium.
