.32cts STUNNING PURPLE BLUE TANZANITE OVAL = R7200.00 RETAIL

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Mining of Tanzanite

In the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the only known mining site of tanzanite, called Merelani Hills. Many rumors have surfaced throughout the years concerning other locations, but none have been proven. You can almost see for miles as you stand on top of the hills and view the mines. The Merelani Hills (as people refer to the actual area of the mines) have been the host for the tanzanite rough since 1967. The once populated area, where thousands of workers were busy extracting quality rough tanzanite, is now pretty quiet. Not much action for an area, which gave the world its #1 demanded colored gem. There once were over 2,000 pits or holes in the ground with miners going deep into the surface of the earth to find its deep colored treasures. However, with time came the lack of productivity, causing many to abandon and leave this beautiful area. Today there are about 150 pits in the grounds with several hundred workers.

The Merelani Hills are divided into four blocks. Block A is currently mined out. Block B is the only official active area. Block C is restarting some production. Block D is where the fine quality once was very abundant which is temporarily closed due to flooding. They produce the finest gem tanzanite around; a deeply saturated violet-blue and sometimes blue only tanzanite found in large pieces-sometimes over 10 cts. Many are still anticipating a sudden miracle. Sudden discoveries of new areas with gem-rich soils, but dreams like these don't come true. There is only one location for tanzanite and that is the Merelani Hills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

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TANZANITE

WEIGHT approx: .32CTS

SIZE*: 5.00MM X 3.50MM

PIECES: 1

SHAPE/CUT: OVAL

COLOR:BRILLIANT BLUE

HEAT: LIGHT

HARDNESS: 6.5

CLARITY GRADE: SLIGHT INCLUSIONS

LUSTURE: ASTONISHING

ORIGIN: TANZANIA

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