TANZANITE GEMSTONE
What a blue colour to appreciate - a blue that actually can turn you white out of astonishment! Such is the typicality of this blue coloured stone that got the remarkable place in gemstone post its discovery from the single country in the world - Tanzania. Although a poor country but abundant in gemstones and minerals, this African landmark is certainly the most important one in gems and jewellery sector. An important member of zoisite family, this gemstone was named by Tiffany's, the world renowned NY-based jewellery sellers.
This stone is so rare that very high standards of work and selling ethics are observed and only 8 companies in the world are the actual sight holders who control the major market share dedicated to Tanzanite trading.
Tanzanite was believed to be sort of fire from the sky by innocent tribal community of Tanzania who were the first to get the glimpse of something so captivating, so sparkling. This sparkled like flame under sunlight and got the attention of shepherd who were out carrying out their routine chores totally unaware of the fact that they had just witnessed a history, a legendary finding.
Tanzanite, well-deservedly, occupies the first place in the list of rare gemstones and is sourced from a single region in the whole world. From marketing point of view, this gemstone very soon made its place in the American list of gemstones and was gifted as birthstone to December borns.
It measures 6.5-7.0 on Moh's scale. Uni-axial cleavage poses big challenge to gemstone cutters but when cut it exhibits the brilliance in colour especially if the size is more than 10 carats. The best price-fetcher tanzanite is one that is found in dark blue colour having a purple tinge. Most of the gemstone collectors appreciate its rarity and also understand its preciousness, thus, ready to pay huge premium for the gemstone that belongs solely to Tanzania.
Tanzanite's colour is considered very lucky in this remote region of Africa. Women, who are heading towards motherhood or have just delivered a baby, are advised to wear this stone or its colour to mark the celebrations or arrival of good news and luck.
Person wearing tanzanite feels fresh wave of energy unleashing through him. His confidence levels are boosted and he enjoys more command over life, peers, his own thoughts and success in life. Wearing something so unique automatically makes him the star attraction of any gathering and so when you want to rise up to the occasion, simply go tanzanite!
