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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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