| It's fascinating how we relate ourselves to things | | | | Tanzanite is one of those gems that not only |
| and impart meaning and essence to ones that | | | | boast impressing color but are equally vibrant and |
| appeal us. Same goes with gemstones. They don't | | | | fired. It also displays a brilliant color play being |
| serve any of our basic requirements as human | | | | highly pleochroic in nature. This effect is even |
| beings but they are still highly valued. Their beauty | | | | more mesmerizing in bigger pieces. In daylight it |
| is not the sole factor that makes us inquisitive but | | | | sparkles in irritable blues and violets while under |
| it's the history that we share in common. The | | | | candle light its prominent color is purple. It often |
| better known four Cs'(color, clarity, carat and cut) | | | | blends all shades of blue to give a rainbow like |
| along with all the beliefs related to gemstones | | | | effect. |
| must have been no more than crude facts that | | | | Coming down to its importance as a gemstone, |
| drew our attention towards this cryptic substance. | | | | being a birth stone for December borns it is linked |
| One such factor is our belief of birthstones. | | | | to Sagittarians and Capricorns. Tanzanite is |
| These minerals from earth's core are believed to | | | | believed to exude self confidence rendering |
| have their own source of energy. This scientifically | | | | sophistication and class to wearer's personality. As |
| proven source of energy is said to work in our | | | | a birthstone it is believed to help in shaping |
| favor when used as birthstone. | | | | individuality. |
| Birthstones depend upon month of birth. | | | | Treatment is a common practice for enhancing |
| Tanzanite, out of many, is the birth stone for | | | | color and resistance of the stone so one should |
| December borns. Despite lacking a rich history like | | | | not be doubtful of its charm and effect on |
| that of topaz this fresh new stone has become | | | | knowing about treatment. The placid shades of |
| remarkably popular in no time. Its beautiful color | | | | blue and spark of the gem is exhibited better |
| and striking luster makes it the hot favorite for | | | | when ornamented with platinum or white gold. On |
| December borns. The fact that tanzanite is | | | | one hand they compliment blue and on the other |
| extremely rare confined to the mines of | | | | they enhance the gem's glow. |
| Tanzania, also adds up to its demand. According | | | | To sum it all up if you have been envying |
| to Massai folklore Tanzanite is result of a grass | | | | September borns for possessing vibrant sapphire |
| fire that turned Zoisite into blue. But realistically, | | | | as their birth stone here is something for you to |
| heat from grass fire is not enough to support | | | | match their sapphire blue. |
| such a transformation. | | | | |