Description
Tanzanite Crystal 1.2 grams Mirerani Hills, Tanzania Africa.
Tanzanite is a calcium aluminum hydroxy silicate mineral, which means it’s made up of calcium, aluminum, silica oxide, and hydroxide. Its chemical formula is Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)2.
Tanzanite is a variety of the mineral zoisite, and is part of the epidote mineral group. It’s known for its trichroism, which means it can appear in multiple colors depending on the orientation of the crystal. Tanzanite can appear in shades of blue, violet, and burgundy.
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