Tanzanite Stone: Virtues of Tanzanite
- Origin of the name : From its country “Tanzania” and discovered in 1954
- Group belonging to : Silicates
- Color(s) : Blue, blue violet, bluish violet
- Symbol : The elevation of the soul
- Hardness : Between 6.5 and 7
- Deposits : Tanzania
- Chemical composition : Calcium aluminum silicate
- Day of the week : Every day
Varieties of Tanzanite
Tanzanite is appreciated for its blue color with changing reflections. However, there is also white Tanzanite or blue Tanzanite etc.
Some, called fancy Tanzanites, are multi-colored.
The most prestigious and magnificent of the multi-colored Tanzanites is the “Chameleon” which exhibits incredible reflections. The majority of Tanzanites used in jewelry have been heated to intensify their natural color and reduce brown undertones.
Blue Tanzanite ( Chameleon) is a variety of Tanzanite highly sought after by gem collectors.
Benefits and virtues of Tanzanite
In lithotherapy, this precious natural mineral that is Tanzanite has many virtues and powers. It is associated with creativity and imagination . He is the artists’ best ally. It would increase intellectual curiosity, artistic creativity and literary talent but also humor.
It would therefore act on the brain and the senses: it would also be very beneficial for sight and hearing . Stimulating extrasensory perceptions and intuitive qualities, it would facilitate spiritual research and meditation.
On the psychological level
It offers benefits to its wearer on a spiritual level. She helps him in his search to achieve greatness of soul and spirit . Developing sensory perceptions and intuition, it is considered the mineral of spiritual elevation . She acts with tact and gentleness to accompany the mind on the path to acquiring wisdom .As for its action on the emotional level, it is considered as the corollary of its action on the spiritual level. It would awaken the noblest feelings and idealistic aspirations .
Highly prized by artists for its stimulating influence on imagination and creativity . She is known for participating in the manifestation of art in all its forms .
Synonymous with renewal , this gem pushes the individual to surpass themselves and encourages them to move forward. It is also considered a stone stimulating curiosity . It helps overcome inspiration difficulties and memory loss . Revealing the noblest characteristics and aspirations of an individual's personality.
It is the mineral of self-fulfillment and of one's idealistic and selfless dreams.
It gives you the strength to fight for your ideas and speak the truth in a conflict environment.
On the physical level
Echoing its benefits on the psychological level, on the physical level its capacity is to activate the brain. It fights against physical failures linked to the senses such as hearing and sight.
Mineral of renewal , it participates in the regeneration of the body by harmonizing the connection between various exchanges. It promotes better irrigation of the nervous system.
As a result of this regenerative characteristic, it is also attributed with soothing properties . It affects stomach aches (stomach and digestive system), but also the renal system . At the level of the body, the stone acts on the skeleton and the skin by promoting cell regeneration .
Chakras
It is associated with the higher chakras. They are located at the throat, eyes and top of the head. Or respectively, the Throat Chakra , Third Eye Chakra and the Crown Chakra .
Astrological signs
It is associated with astrological signs :
- Aquarius ,
- Gemini ,
- Ram ,
- Fish,
But especially Capricorn , since it is the stone of those born in the month of December.
It symbolizes the unifying forces.
Recharging and purification
Thermal shock can cause damage to Tanzanite, so absolutely avoid exposing Tanzanite to extreme temperature variations.
You can wash it with water and dishwashing liquid . You must rinse it with plenty of water and dry it well to avoid limescale deposits.
Meaning and History of Tanzanite
In the 1960s , violent storms hit the Merelani hills, close to Kilimanjaro. The latter lit fires which pushed the Massai tribe to flee for shelter.
When they returned, they discovered blue pebbles on the ground . Originally gray-brown, they had been transformed by heat into blue gems. For the Masai , this was a divine sign, this color having a sacred character .
Perplexed as to the nature of this very particular mineral , they commissioned a local explorer to find out about this crystal. Unable to identify it, he sent them to a gemologist in northern Tanzania. It was the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) mineralogy research center which determined that it was a major discovery. This is a previously unknown category of zoisite .
However, it was then only known as a brown mineral. It is a temperature of 600 degrees that the stone of this blue color turns to the unique purple red.
It was only a few years later that the owner of the famous jewelry store Tiffany & Co named them Tanzanites. Named in homage to their country of origin.
