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Record 1 2022-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
CONT

Tanzanite is a blue variety of the gemstone zoisite and named after the East African state of Tanzania, the only place in the world where it has been found. It is a trichroic gem which displays three layers of color. The colors [of] dark blue, green-yellow and red-purple can be seen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
CONT

Très appréciée outre-atlantique, la tanzanite est une pierre fine de la famille des zoisites. Elle est d'une couleur bleue teintée de violet typique.

Spanish

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