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Tanzanite

Poised between lush blue, vibrant violet, and rich purple, exotic tanzanite is found in only one place on earth, near majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Unique Hues

Unique violet-to-blue hues

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Pure Blue

Tanzanite's rich hues rival sapphire's beauty.

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Pleochroism

Tanzanite's color blends blue hue and violet pleochroic hues.

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Tanzanian Beauty

This beautiful Merelani tanzanite crystal measures 4 x 2.9 cm.

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Pleochroic Colors

This crystal shows strong blue and brownish green pleochroic colors.

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Matrix

This crystal shows traces of the rock where it grew on its base.

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In this image, the tanzanite centerpiece is positioned in such a way to call immediate attention to the picture. The plain platinum necklace behind is not important enough to show it in its entirety. In this image, the tanzanite centerpiece is positioned in such a way to call immediate attention to the picture. The plain platinum necklace behind is not important enough to show it in its entirety. Courtesy of the Tanzanite Foundation.
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Tanzanite Quality Factors
Faceted Pleochroic Tanzanite
Fashioned Tanzanite
Tanzanite Rings
13.61-carat Fantasy-cut Tanzanite
Antique Cushion-Shaped Tanzanite
Tanzanite Mineral Specimen
Intense Violet-blue Tanzanite Crystal
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