Tanzanite is a rare gemstone that has captured the hearts of many with its unique blue-violet hue. It is a form of zoisite mineral that is colored by the presence of vanadium. Tanzanite was first discovered in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania in 1967 by a Maasai tribesman named Jumanne Ngoma. The Tanzanian government declared tanzanite a national treasure, and the Merelani … [Read more...] about Unveiling the Unique Beauty of Tanzanite: A Rare Gemstone from Tanzania