tanzanite choker with moonstone pendant
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| composition | a strontium-rich calcium-aluminum silicate |
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| name source | from the country of its discovery, Tanzania |
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| folkloric aliases | "stone of magic" |
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| color | various shades of blue to lavender |
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| color source | presence of vanadium |
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| significant sources | Kenya, Tanzania |
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| MOH scale | 6.5 - 7 |
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| care and treatment | Relatively soft, tanzanite can be quite brittle so treat with care. Tanzanite should be cleaned carefully using solutions manufactured for the purpose. As with any stone that is heat-treated, do not wear for prolonged periods in the sun as it could change the color. |
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