Tanzanite - The collectors Gemstone

Tanzanite is a bluish purple colored gemstone belonging to the semiprecious gemstone category. One can notice different color shades in the same stone depending on the angle the stone is viewed from. This is a very unique gem and is named after Tanzania, the place this stone was found first. This stone is also referred to as the Gemstone of the 20th Century. Tanzanite is an extremely popular and highly prized stone because of its rarity and unique color.