Named Tanzanite after its country of origin by Tiffany's in 1968. Formed some 585 million years ago Found only in ONE Place in the World- Mererani Hills of Northern Tanzania, near the city of Arusha and Mount Kilimanjaro Discovered in 1967 and credited to Manuel de Souza, a local tailor of Indian origin. Mined in area four square kilometers wide, making it a VERY RARE Gemstone
Tanzanite is a form of a mineral zoisite and blue in color Made up of calcium aluminum hydroxyl silicate
Has a refractive index of 1.69-1.70 and a specific gravity of 3.35 Hardness (resistance to scratching)- 6-7 on the Moh's Scale Orthorhombic in nature, relating to its different right angle axes Trichroic, meaning it gives off three different colors. Valued by the depth of its color- deeper the color, more valued the tanzanite. Weighed and sold in carats, equivalent to 1/5 of a gram
Heated to 500°C to develop its blue color. Unique for its multidimensional colors- radiates blue, violet and burgundy, yellow sometimes Known as 'the most beautiful blue gemstone to be discovered in 2000 years.
Celebrated by the specialists as the 'gemstone of the 20th century. declared as the 'december BirthStone' in 2002
Known to have the power to activate and integrate the energies and helps in metaphysical healing
Weight: 1.37G
Metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Gem Weight: 0.19 CT
diamond Weight: 0.01 CT
Width: 2 mm
Feature: Solid
Gemstone Type: Tanzanite
Gemstone Creation: Natural
Gemstone Colour: Blue Violet
Gemstone Size: 2.4 mm to 2.5 mm
Gemstone Quantity: 3
Gemstone Weight: 0.19 CT
Gemstone Type: diamond
Gemstone Creation: Natural
Gemstone Weight: 0.010 CT
