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tanzanite

[ tan-zuh-nahyt ]

noun

  1. Mineralogy. a variety of zoisite valued as a gem for its purplish-blue color and strong pleochroism.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tanzanite1

1965–70; named after Tanzania, where found; -ite 1

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Example Sentences

Her jewelry sparkles with diamonds and tanzanite, the color of the vision chakra, part red, part blue.

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