Tanzanite was first introduced in 1967 and is found only in a relative small, approximately, five square mile area near
the Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania, East Africa. It is one of the newest and most exotically vivid coloured gemstone.
Tanzanite belongs in the Ziosite mineral species which are only found in East India. Tanzanite comes in various shades
of violet-blue. The less expensive colours range toward violet, a light purplish blue. The best and more expensive colours
are a rich deep blue with just a hint of violet. Legend says that the Masai cattle herders were first to become aware of this
stone, after a fire caused by lightning burned areas in Tanzania about 30 years ago. They realised that brown Ziosite crystal
turned into a deep blue-purple colour from the heat of the fire. Tanzanite is Pleochroic, a property that has the ability to exhibit
different colours when viewed in different axis. Such as blue, purple and bronze displayed in different directions, adding depths
to the colour. Tanzanite is the birthstone for December and is also the suggested gemstone for a 24th wedding anniversary.
Hardness is 6.5 on the Mohs scale and the composition is Ca2Al2(SiO4)3(OH). Mystical property of Tanzanite is that it’s a balancing
stone, effective for highly active people, such as workaholic’s. It is also helps mellow out extremes in personality whilst alleviate
stress to help enhance composure, harmony and poise. Tanzanites are known to dispel and transform negativity. Healing properties
includes alleviating stress related illnesses and high blood pressure. As a result, restoring vitality to the blood, skin and hair. It is
excellent for meditation and to assist the increase of spiritual awareness. Chakra Classification for Tanzanite: Place on the brow,
as it will effectively open the 6th, Third Eye or Brow Chakra and Crown centers for clairvoyance, spiritual connection, visions, protection
and manifestation. The owners of www.gemrockauctions.com have their own factory and source their rocks and gemstones directly from
miners or as close as possible in order to receive the right price, our factory can offer high discounts on sales we have 16 staff who cut
gemstones full time and produce high quality products - we don’t cut artificial gemstones. For any investors, collectors or lovers of
this gem, it is recommended to have a gemological identification certificate for authenticity. It is an independent report from an
approved gemology laboratory, issued by an independent gemologist.
Last Update: 30 Nov 2008