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TANZANITE

Tanzanite is species of the mineral zoisite. The name was introduced by the New York jewelers Tiffany & Co after the East African state of Tanzania. In good quality the color is ultramarine to sapphire blue, in artificial light, it appears more amethyst violet.

The only deposit is in Tanzania near Arusha.

Its hardness is 6,5-7.

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