tanzanite

[ tan-zuh-nahyt ]

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

Origin of tanzanite

1
1965–70; named after Tanzania, where found; see -ite1

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