Join JTV in learning about tanzanite, the deep violet-blue gemstone that is 1,000 times rarer than diamond, and it is only found in a 4.3 mile stretch of land near the Mererani Hills of northern Tanzania. This gorgeous gem is also extremely young in the gemstone world, as tanzanite was discovered in 1967 and desired by many since. Find out its origin, history, gemological traits, value and learn the tanzanite story.
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