Tanzanite - Color, Facts, Power, Mythology, History and Myths
Last updated : June 12, 2026 10:42 AM
Relatively a new, but an incredibly beautiful stone in the world of stones and gems, Tanzanite has no illustrious an ancient history as the other stones have, but it is still an extremely demanded and popular precious stone due to the spectacular looks that it owns.
Tanzanite was discovered at first in 1967, below the areas of Mount Kilimanjaro, and hence has been named for its country of origin, Tanzania, Africa. It is one of the most prized crystals of all due to its metaphysical properties of spiritual discovery, and getting together all features of communication and intuitive power. It is hence also called as the “Stone of Magic”. Tanzanite is one of the most fascinating and enviable precious of today’s modern world.
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Where is Tanzanite found?
Tanzanite is relatively a costly and rarely occurring stone and is found only in Tanzania, East Africa from where it has got its name too.
Healing Properties
Tanzanite has proved to be beneficial in following ways:
- Physical Healer
Tanzanite is believed to build up the immune system, improve liveliness, and detoxify the blood. It promotes the restoration of cells, skin and hair, and shelter against the offshoots of surgical or medical involvement. It is also believed to bring out one from the state of comatose or exhaustion.
Tanzanite is also thought to be caring towards the psychological turmoil, trauma, and nervous tension and is exceptionally good for those who suffer excessive sweating. It may alleviate the severe pains of migraine and in conjunction to all this it is also believed to cure the problem of chronic alcoholism.
- Emotional Healer
Tanzanite Silver Jewelry produces the energy in the body of the wearer, which brings pleasure and relief from the unnecessary tensions. It opens the insight of the wearer and inspires him to feel more compassionate and loving.
Tanzanite helps in triumphing over experiences of disasters and fear and re-builds the trust of the wearer. It helps in solving the queries related to the meaning of life. Tanzanite allows one to be grounded and express the true feelings.
- Spiritual Healer
The high vibrational energies of Tanzanite and its power of shifting colors elevate the consciousness of the wearer. It links to spirit guides, Ascended Masters, angelic realms, and Christ realization. It helps in deep profound meditation and also assists the wearer to accept the changes of life. It is also a stone that supports karmic healing.
- Heals and Balances Chakra
Tanzanite stimulates the Third Eye, Throat, and Crown Chakras, connecting the higher mind with impulse and communication. Tanzanite encompasses a blue crystal energy that inspires the Throat chakra, which is considered as the voice of the body. By unblocking the throat chakra, Tanzanite lets the wearer express openly, and without hesitation his beliefs, thoughts and ideas. Tanzanite is also considered great for unblocking the brow or the third eye chakra thereby directing the wearer and keeping his inner strength healthy and vibrant.
Tanzanite also heals and balances the crown chakra, which is the fountainhead of the spirituality and the beliefs a person encompasses. When the crown chakra is in balance the wearer feels tranquil and calm in any situation whether good or bad and does not loose the temper fast.
Tanzanite Facts
Some facts about Tanzanite
- Tanzanite was discovered in 1967, in Tanzania and was named after the country itself.
- Tanzanite is thousand times a more rare stone than diamond. This is because of the fact that it is found only in one country and has limited resources.
- Tanzanite was formed approximately 585 million years ago as per the discovery says.
- The color of Tanzanite is strongly related to the existence of vanadium and titanium in its crystalline structure.
- With the help of the jewellers of New York called the Tiffany and Co., Tanzanite has become more and widely popular.
Metaphysical Properties
Tanzanite is from the family of blue Zoisite, which is a calcium aluminium silicate. It appears in prismatic, generally striated crystals, which are clearly transparent to a little opaque.
On Moh’s scale, the hardness of the stone measures 6.5.
Tanzanite at a Glance
| Cleavage | Perfect, in one direction, Good, in one direction |
|---|---|
| Other Names | NA |
| Crystal Habit | Prismatic crystals with striations; massive to columnar |
| Streak | White |
| Refractive Index | 1.69–1.70 |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent - Translucent |
| Moh's scale (hardness) | 6.5 |
| Sources | Tanzania, East Africa |
| Chemical formula | Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH) |
| Lustre | Vitreous |
| Color | Blue, Violetish Blue To Violet, Bluish Purple |
| Chakra Healing | Throat chakra, Third eye chakra, Crown chakra |
| Birthstone | December |
| Zodiac | Aries, Pisces |
Tanzanite Color
The colors in which Tanzanite is highly coveted ranges from the intense marine blue to a light purplish-blue. When raw, Tanzanite is found in colors, like purple, brown, yellow, and blue, and all these are treated under heat and high temperature to get that striking and most sought after violet-blue color.
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