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    Tanzanites and Diamonds by African Gold and     Gems.

    With the huge demand for Tanzanites, Diamonds and     Gem Stones internationally, we now specialise in     these rare and beautiful stones.

    The demand far exceeds supply. However, we are in     the most fortunate position of being able to supply
    very good quality stones.
 
  The hardness of these gems is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs   Scale of hardness, the same as Peridot, Jasper,   Chalcedony and Tiger's Eye.

  Care should be taken wearing rings made-up with   Tanzanites.

  Earrings and pendants set with Tanzanites are not   subject to the same wear and tear as rings, but
  should also be carefully looked after as well.

  
DO NOT: Clean loose, or made up Tanzanites in ultra   sonic machines as the gems may become damaged.

  
COLOUR: Blue/Violet or Violet/Blue. Actually there are
  3 colours and flashes of red may be seen.

  
REFRACTIVE INDEX: 1.691 to 1.700.

 
CERTIFICATES: Each Tanzanite is supplied with   a Certificate of Authenticity. Each certificate shows
  Cut, Colour, Clarity and Caratage.

  Interested in buying from our wide selection of stones?
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    We specialise in top quality Tanzanites


    The name TANZANITE, is named after the East African     country where it is mined. First found in the late 1960     near Arusha, Tanzania, not far from Kilimanjaro     International airport. There are four mining blocks-A,
    B, C and D.

    These mining blocks cover only a small area and are     expected to be mined out in the next 10 to 20 years.
    After that one could only buy second hand stones! So
    now is the time to invest in some of these extremely     rare and beautiful gems.
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