am Tanzanite. I am an exotic, vivid blue, kissed by purple hues. I was
born in the mineral rich soil of Eastern Africa and discovered in
Tanzania in 1967. As a relative newcomer to the gemstone kingdom, time
has not blessed me with the rich legend and lore which surround my
gemstone peers, but I do have the beauty, rarity and durability to rival
any gemstone. Let me introduce myself to you.
Part of the Zoisite mineral species, Tanzanite is named after the country where is it mined and to date, has been found nowhere else on earth.
Tanzanite, one of the most popular blue gemstones available today, occurs in a variety of shapes and sizes and also provides a striking assortment of tonal qualities. Rarely pure blue, Tanzanite almost always display its signature overtones of purple. In smaller sizes, Tanzanite tends toward the lighter tones, and the lavender color is more common. While in larger sizes, Tanzanite typically displays deeper, richer color.
Among the important gems discovered in the last 90 years, only one has been added to the official birthstone list: Tanzanite, a violetish-blue gem that often resembles fine sapphire. Tanzanite has been adopted as a December birthstone by the American Gem Trade Association and shares its last-month-of-the-year membership with turquoise and zircon.
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