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Tanzanite is the blue/purple variety of the mineral zoisite (a calcium aluminium hydroxy silicate) which was discovered in the Mererani Hills of Northern Tanzania in 1967, near the city of Arusha and Mount Kilimanjaro. It is used as a gemstone. Tanzanite is noted for its remarkably strong trichroism, appearing alternately sapphire blue, violet and burgundy depending on crystal orientation.[1] Tanzanite can also appear differently when viewed under alternate lighting conditions. The blues appe... Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Fluorescent Light, Colored Gems, Minerals And Gemstones, Blue Gems, Reddish Brown, Blue Violet, Gem Stones

Tanzanite is the blue/purple variety of the mineral zoisite (a calcium aluminium hydroxy silicate) which was discovered in the Mererani Hills of Northern Tanzania in 1967, near the city of Arusha and Mount Kilimanjaro. It is used as a gemstone. Tanzanite is noted for its remarkably strong trichroism, appearing alternately sapphire blue, violet and burgundy depending on crystal orientation.[1] Tanzanite can also appear differently when viewed under alternate lighting conditions. The blues…

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