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Tanzanites possess a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on Moh’s scale and are known to be a fairly tough gem.
Tanzanite don’t usually fade but just like any other gem, prolonged exposure to sunlight can sometimes make the gem lose its color.
Having associations with the three chakras: throat, third eye and the crown, Tanzanites are known to bless the wearer with physical healing abilities that include treatment of all kinds of skin ailments, eye and ear disorders as well as strengthening of the immune system of the wearer. They bestow the wearer with enhanced psychic abilities.
Apart from its rarity, Tanzanites are a prized possession thanks to their trichroic abilities. It is known to radiate three different colors when viewed from three different angles: violet, blue and red. It is because thanks to its crystalline structure, it is known to scatter in different planes. That’s one of the rarest and most interesting characteristic in a gem.
The most sought after Tanzanites are known to possess a vivid blue color and inclusion free clarity.
The purplish-blue hued beauty that we just can’t look past: Tanzanites. Ever since its discovery back in 1967, Tanzanite has been a prized possession for December borns. This color is a fan favorite and when combined with blue, its charm is hard to match. It is considered to be a relatively rarer gemstone and is named after its place of discovery, Tanzania.
Fun Fact: What many people don’t know about Tanzanites is that it possesses a unique phenomenon, thanks to which it exhibits three different colors: blue, violet and red when viewed from three different angles. The phenomenon is termed as trichroism and it finds its place thanks to the crystalline structure of Tanzanite.
As much as we’re a fan of their uniqueness, Tanzanites are equally treasured for being a symbol of luck, dignity, truth and prosperity. These are also hailed for representing longetivity, thus making for a sought after token of love. It bestows the wearer with a sense of calmness.