It is a blue to purple ore, composed of calcium aluminosilicate minerals. Tanzanite was first discovered in Tanzania in 1967, and was named after its place of origin.

Tanzanite is widely used in jewelry making because of its rare and beautiful color. The color range of tanzanite includes light blue, medium blue, dark blue and purple, among which dark blue and purple are considered to be the most precious and high-grade. The color of tanzanite can show different tones due to the change of light and observation angle, which also increases its uniqueness and attraction.

The price of tanzanite depends on its color, clarity, cut and weight. The deeper the color, the fuller the color, the higher the clarity, the more accurate the cutting, and the heavier the tanzanite, which is usually considered as a higher-grade gem. Therefore, the price of tanzanite in the gem market is relatively high, and it is regarded as one of the mid-range gems.

Matters needing attention in purchasing tanzanite

1. color: there are many colors of tanzanite, including red, pink, green and blue. When purchasing, you can choose according to your personal preference, or you can express a specific meaning according to the color of tanzanite.

2. Transparency: The higher the transparency of tanzanite, the better the quality is generally considered. The quality of tanzanite can be judged by observing its transparency.

3. Cutting: The cutting of Tanzanite has a great influence on its aesthetics. High-quality tanzanite should be finely cut without obvious scratches and cutting marks.

4. Bubbles and cracks: When buying tanzanite, pay attention to observe whether there are bubbles and cracks on its surface. Bubbles and cracks will affect the strength and beauty of tanzanite.