What Is The Magical Tanzanite All About?

Tanzanite is a highly scarce gemstone that is not as popular as diamonds but is exquisite and owned by few people worldwide. They are so rare that they can only be found in the deep foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. The location of this gemstone and the fact that it is rarely found has made it one of the most charming and coveted jewels for collectors.

Naturally, Tanzanite is a type of crystal called zoisite and considered the most well known of zoisite crystals. Tanzanite is the trade name for blue zoisite and was given by Tiffany & Co, as they thought zoisite not being a perfect marketing name. The colour of this gemstone comes from the appearance of vanadium while forming. Tanzanite is the most famous blue stone other than the blue sapphires, so they are a rare find and one of the most beautiful finds. Due to the rare, occurring nature of the gemstone, these are referred to as a 'geological phenomenon.'

What Colours Does The Tanzanite Display?

Tanzanite is the same as all the other blue gemstones, and it occurs naturally in a spectrum of different hues. The range, however, differs, and these Tanzanite stones have the deepest blues to pale violet. One of the most desired tanzanite gemstone colours is deep blue, covered by a tint of purple.

Yet, that is not the only reason why tanzanite stone is unique. It is also because it is the only known stone to showcase multidimensional colour. In simpler words, you see three different colours when this magical stone is seen from three different directions. It can show you a deep blue colour, violet on the other, and sometimes even red on the third side. This phenom is referred to as trichroic.

The Powers of Tanzanite

There are many purposes for a Tanzanite. The top one is healing. People believe that Tanzanite can spur the three chakras: the throat, the third eye, and the crown. It means it can initiate and help with supernatural powers and promote a connection with the higher spiritual dimensions.

These magical gems are also believed to help with the transformation of any kind. Most people state that with the help of this gem, you can quickly get rid of all the old patterns and habits of life and incorporate new ones that will prove to be more rewarding.

The healing powers of this stone are sworn upon, as this helps to increase and protect caregivers who assist in providing this healing. It helps with mental and spiritual healing, but it also has a lot to do with physical healing, as these stones are believed to help people suffering from skin disorders and speed up any eye and ear healing process. It also helps to boost your immune system and repair any broken cells or tissues in the body.

Buying a Quality Tanzanite

Cut

One of the most essential qualities of a Tanzanite stone is its cut. This is the only quality attribute determined by man and not mother nature: the exquisite reflection and dashing grades of colour result from an excellent cut. A perfect cut can improve a not-so-perfect gemstone, but a bad cut can ruin a superior specimen.

Another vital part to check when it comes to cut is that the stone has not been cut to maximise the weight and not its beauty. Poorly cut stones will have deep bottoms to maximise their weight, making them hard to set in jewellery. Tanzanite gemstones are not as hard as diamonds, which means when working with Tanzanite, the risk of being damaged when setting is higher. So it is essential when buying loose tanzanite stones that the stone has been cut for beauty and not weight. A well-cut stone typically attracts a 30% premium over stones cut with weight in mind.

Colour

When measuring the colour quality of diamonds, the whiter, the better. However, with coloured gemstones, the saturation and intensity of the colour matter. Tanzanites are known for their brilliant blue hue colour. Even some of the best blue sapphires are put to shame by the vibrant blue hues of quality Tanzanites. Hence the growing popularity of Tanzanite, and it is becoming a coveted gemstone.

Tanzanite gemstones contain the ability to display three colours, blue, violet and magenta, and this is known as a trichroic gemstone. Very few stones are trichroic—another reason why Tanzanites are so exceptional. The true beauty of Tanzanite stems from this variation in colours. You will see a colour difference depending on which axis you are looking from.

The best quality Tanzanites will show a vivid deep blue or vibrant violet solid colour. The richer the colour, the more value the gemstone demands. The Gemstones are graded from (A) to (AAA+), where (AAA+) is the highest quality. Also, none heat treated Tanzanites is exceptionally expensive.

Clarity

When we talk about a gemstone's clarity, we refer to the inclusions and flaws within the stone. These are natural imperfections within the crystal that mother nature added. The inclusions' size, how many inclusions the stone carries, location of faults affect the gemstone's value. Grading of clarity is similar to how we grade diamonds. IF represents internally flawless and rocks containing inclusions ranging from VVS, VS, SI, I. You will find very few Tanzanite Jewellery comes with a certificate. However, if you spend a lot of money on a Tanzanite, we recommend getting a GIA certificate for the stone. We recommend stones with a VS1 or lower grade. The inclusions will likely not be visible to the human eye, and magnification 6 times is required to see them.