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tanzanite

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tan⋅za⋅nite

[tan-zuh-nahyt]
–noun
Mineralogy. a variety of zoisite valued as a gem for its purplish-blue color and strong pleochroism.

Origin:
1965–70; named after Tanzania, where found; see -ite 1
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tan·zan·ite   (tān'zə-nīt')   
n.  A transparent variety of zoisite, used as a gem.

[After Tanzania.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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