Composition: Tanzanite is the blue form of gem Zoisite, Calcium Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide

Hardness: 6.5 - 7

Tanzanite is a relatively recent discovery. The crystal was first discovered in 1967.

Gem-grade specimens will exhibit bichroism or trichroism.

Tanzanite is typically heated to a temperature of 500 degrees fahrenheit, to bring out its rich coloration.

The availabilty of Tanzanite specimens is very limited, and this crystal is coveted by serious collectors.

Location: Tanzania, Africa - the only location in the world where Tanzanite is found. In the Merelani Hills, near Arusha, in the area of Mount Kilamanjaro, in northern Tanzania.

Metaphysical Properties: Protection, safety. Perfect symmetry of personal power and actualization. Brings together all aspects of communication and psychic power.  Can be used to stimulate visions of higher spiritual realms.
Healing: Tanzanite has been used to heal misalignment of the spinal column.

Astrological Signs: Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra

Chakras: Throat, Third-Eye, Crown
Pink and Green Tanzanite correspond to the Heart Chakra

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#TZ-9 Tanzanite specimen, 7.4 grams, 1" in length (2.5cm.) Great color and termination. $980

#TZ-59 Tanzanite specimen, 23.3 grams, 1.5" in length (4cm.) $295 SOLD

#TZ-60 Tanzanite specimen, 19.6 grams, 1.25" in length (3.25cm.) $320

#TZ-61 Tanzanite specimen, 19.9 grams, 1" in length (2.5cm.) $250

TANZANITE ROUGH Small rough pieces of Tanzanite, from the Merelani Hills in Arusha, Tanzania.

#TZ-1c. Tanzanite Rough, 6 grams. $24.00 each SOLD OUT #TZ-1d. Tanzanite Rough, 5 grams. $20.00 each SOLD OUT #TZ-1e. Tanzanite Rough, 4 grams. $16.00 each   #TZ-1f. Tanzanite Rough, 3 grams. $12.00 each   #TZ-1g. Tanzanite Rough, 2 grams. $8.00 each   #TZ-1h. Tanzanite Rough, 1 gram. $5.00 each   #TZ-1i. Tanzanite Rough, .5 - .8 gram. $4.00 each

#TZ-56 Gem Vial of Tanzanite Rough, 10 grams. $24.00

#TZ-57 Gem Vial of tiny tumbled Tanzanite, 20 grams. $18.00 SOLD OUT

#TZ-58 Gem Vial of tiny tumbled Tanzanite, 10 grams. $10.00

#TZ-45 Pink Tanzanite, 6.7 grams, .85" long. $178

#TZ-46 Pink Tanzanite, 4.4 grams, 1" long. $112 SOLD

#TZ-47 Pink Tanzanite, 2.3 grams, .65" long. $60

#TZ-49a. Pink Tanzanite, 2.9 grams. $72 each   #TZ-49b. Pink Tanzanite, 1.9 - 2.0 grams. $50 each