Natural Tanzanites Overview
 Tanzanite exhibits a remarkable range of hues between lilac and blue. Blue violet coloration is the most prevalent.
Tanzanite values increase with the saturation of the color, and the deep blue and deep violet blue stones are the most treasured.
Tanzanite is somewhat more delicate than many gemstones and jewelry settings exposing the stone to frequent impact should be avoided. Tanzanite is strongly trichroic, and may present different coloration when viewed from differing angles.
Physical Properties
| Color |
Lilac to Blue Violet and Blue |
| Refractive Index |
1.66-1.72 |
| Pleochroism |
Very strong |
| Chemistry |
Calcium Aluminum Silicate |
| Hardness |
6.0-7.0 |
| Density |
3.26-3.38 |
| Crystal Group |
Orthorhombic |
| Ocurrence |
Africa |
Legend and Lore
Tanzanite is a new addition to the gemstone market. Its blue and purple blue hues are rather unique and frequently quite stunning. This gemstone was first discovered in Tanzania in 1967, it has since become a well known and widely distributed gemstone.
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The pictures above only represents the general appearance of the Tanzanite. Please note that the real Tanzanites in our stock will be of varied shapes, color and sizes.
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