Everything you need to know about Tanzanite is all here. Know more about its properties, how to judge quality, pricing, how it is mined, where it comes from and how to spot imitations.
Tanzanite is often regarded as a relatively delicate gemstone which has never been synthesized, it has a number of imitations which can fool you.
Here's the guide to the different Tanzanite Color Grading systems in use in the market today.
What is Tanzanite?
Tanzanite is a beautiful and rare gemstone on the planet and one of the most underrated concerning its scarcity. Its name is derived from the only known source in Tanzania.
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It is actually a Blue Zoisite and part of the Epidote group of minerals and was given its name by Tiffany's who had exclusive marketing rights to it for the first few years after its discovery.
It has a hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale which makes tanzanite suitable to wear in jewelry.
Understanding the "4 C's"
Tanzanite, as with Diamonds, alludes to the 4 C’s of quality - Color, Clarity, Carat Weight and Cut.
Understanding all the "4 C's" is vital to the buyer. Let's see how:
Tanzanite Carat Weight
The carat measures the weight of the Tanzanite gemstone. A carat is the unit of weight measurement and is 1/5 of a gram.
Generally, the larger the Tanzanite crystal in the same quality bracket the rarer it is. Carat weight is crucial within quality brackets.
Tanzanite Color
Color is the most critical factor affecting the price of any gemstone which can be separated into three basic components: hue, saturation, and tone.
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The color tanzanite determines its price. Its intensity ranges from Vivid to Pale (V to P). It stands for the intensity of the existing colors of blue and violet.
Tanzanite Clarity
Tanzanite gem clarity is a qualitative metric which grades the visual appearance of the crystal.
The purity of a gem is expressed by flawlessness or clarity. Tanzanite have small inclusions easily visible to the naked eye. More inclusions mean the quality is "Heavily Included".
Tanzanite Cut
A better cut of the gemstone means a better sparkle. A properly cut gem is called an 'excellent cut' having the ideal proportions and symmetry.
Tanzanite cut is vital reading in gaining an understanding of this aspect of Tanzanite quality.
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About 550 million years ago, Tanzanite rose to fame from Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Hope this guide helps to learn more about this beautiful stone or to see it in person.
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