Tanzanite
deep blue-violet gem of Tanzania
GenderGirlOriginEnglish (gemstone, named for Tanzania)Say ittan-ZAN-itePopularityvery rare
Pronounced tan-ZAN-ite
About the name Tanzanite
Tanzanite is a striking blue-violet gem found only near Mount Kilimanjaro. It offers a modern, exotic name full of rich, regal color.
striking, confident, and one-of-a-kind
Fun fact
Tanzanite is found in only one place on Earth, a small area near Mount Kilimanjaro.
Nicknames for Tanzanite
TanziZani
Variations
TanzaZani