
What is Tanzanite? Tanzanite was first discovered in the Merelani Mine located in the Arusha region of Tanzania, East Africa. It is a stone formed when vanadium, a type of mineral, entered the rock through some process. Its most distinctive feature is its pleochroism, appearing blue to purple. This phenomenon is extremely rare, meaning … Read More

Description for Amber Fossilized resin from pine trees. Amorphous, resinous luster, transparent to translucent, yellow or reddish-brown. Specific gravity 1.04–1.10, hardness 2–3. Softens at approximately 150°C and melts at 250–300°C. Becomes electrically charged when rubbed, attracting fine dust. Used as an ornamental stone since ancient times. Pieces with high transparency, especially those containing fossilized … Read More



