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Composition: 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

enlargement #1 enlargement #2 enlargement #3 #TZ-9 Tanzanite specimen, 7.4 grams, 1" in length (2.5cm.) Great color and termination. $1,200

enlargement #1 enlargement #2 enlargement #3 |#TZ-22 Tanzanite specimen, 18.7 grams, 1.25" in length (3.5cm.) Although this is lower grade than TZ-9, it is a great double-terminated crystal. $800

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

#TZ-1a. Tanzanite Rough, 3.6 - 4.0 gram $20.00 SOLD OUT

#TZ-1b. Tanzanite Rough, 3.0 - 3.4 gram $16.00 SOLD OUT

#TZ-1c. Tanzanite Rough, 2.6 - 2.8 gram $14.00

#TZ-1d. Tanzanite Rough, 2.0 - 2.1 gram $10.00 SOLD OUT

#TZ-1e. Tanzanite Rough, 1.5 - 1.9 gram $8.00 SOLD OUT

#TZ-1f. Tanzanite Rough, 1.0 - 1.4 gram $5.00

#TZ-1g. Tanzanite Rough, .5 - .9 gram $4.00

TUMBLED TANZANITE Tiny Tumbled Tanzanite sold by the gram, from the Merelani Hills in Arusha, Tanzania.

#TZ-43a. Tiny Tumbled Tanzanite, 10 gram pack $12.00

#TZ-43b. Tiny Tumbled Tanzanite, 5 gram pack $6.00