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Tanzanite. A Gem In Threat Of Extinction! | Watch The Video
The gorgeous and precious bluish-purple gemstone tanzanite, is becoming an increasingly rare commodity as a result of over-mining.
The mineral was discovered in 1967 in the Meralani Hills near Arusha, Tanzania and is (thus far) the only place in the world where the gemstone has been found.
Authentic tanzanite has a slight variation in color depending on the surrounding lighting conditions and can change from changing from a deep hue of blue blue to purple and shades of green. Tanzanite is sometimes treated with high intensity heat to subtly assert a certain color or overtone.
Tanzanite rough, shortly after being brought up from the ground.
Polished Tanzanite gem.
The gem exploded in popularity with a very effective marketing program by Tiffany & Co. soon after its discovery.
As a result of this initiative, as well as the incredible and striking beauty of this gem, sales of this gemstone has been consistently near the top of the charts for all precious gemstones.
The largest tanzanite crystal found was in 2005, weighing in at 16,839 carats (7.5 lbs) and measuring 22 x 8 x 7 cm.
Now here is the problem:
Because of the fact that Tanzanite is mined in one specific geographic location and a result of its huge popularity (and relative scarcity), experts say there is only about a 10 year supply of Tanzanite left under the ground!
This fact has increased the demand for this precious gem as people look to purchase this beautiful work of G-d before it might become extinct.
Here is an awesome video on Tanzanite, from its history and origins until today.
I found this on You Tube and it's great!
Enjoy!
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they are good and i saw a dead paticles of these pricious stones in my village and i want to use this medium to make an inquiry on how to get a PRICIOUS STONES DITECTOR. thanks
Posted by: asimya Enoch on October 3, 2007 7:35 AM