Keywords:
Linkage of the mind and heart, enhanced spiritual perception, compassionate self expression, adherence to truth
Affirmation:
My mind and heart meet again, like the reunited lovers, and I enter their spiral dance of joy.
Birthstone:
Tanzanite is the birthstone for December, along with zircon and torquoise
Wedding anniversary:
Tanzanite is the anniversary gemstone for the 25th wedding anniversary.
Tanzanite is relatively new on the gemstone market, but has left its mark. First discovered in 1967 in Tanzania, Africa, from which it has acquired its name, its colour ranges from blue to blue-violet, although some crystals are golden to brownish yellow. It was named and first introduced to the world by Tiffany and Co., the New York jewellers.
An extraordinary gemstone for its fascinating colour and the fact that it is only found one location, Tanzanite has rapidly become one of the most coveted gemstones in the world.
Many people are astounded by the seeming glow of fine tanzanite under natural diffuse light. This is due to the fact that tanzanite is pleochroic, which simply refers to the property possessed by tanzanite of exhibiting different colors when viewed along different axes. In tanzanite’s case we see blue, violet, and red. It is no wonder why tanzanite has its appeal in the market today.
Tanzanite is a blue variety of the gemstone zoisite. It consists of calcium aluminium silicate and is not particularly hard, having a value of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. For that reason, it should always be worn carefully and never placed in an ultrasonic bath for cleaning or brought into contact with acids.
Tanzanite personifies immaculate, yet unconventional elegance. A person who acquires one of these exclusive gems is someone who wishes to set himself apart. A person who wears it exudes confidence and individuality. It is one of the most valuable of all metaphysical stones as it integrates the energies of the mind and heart and attunes the third eye chakra.