Tanzanite has had a rapid rise to prominence among jewelers and gem enthusiasts. Although naturally reddish brown, this transparent zoisite variety achieves a stable, beautiful blue to violet color with heat treatments.

What Color is Tanzanite?

Before the discovery of tanzanite, the known varieties of zoisite made little impact on the gem market. Discovered in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro in 1967, tanzanites show both dramatic color change and pleochroism. In natural light, tanzanites can appear an almost sapphire blue. In fluorescent light, they may appear more violet or amethyst-like. Naturally trichroic, these gems can show blue, red-violet, and yellow-green colors when viewed through each of its three crystal axes.

Their most coveted property, however, is their blue to violet color. Although Mother Nature very rarely produces a blue to violet stone in the rough (via the slow heat of the Sun), almost all tanzanites must receive artificial heat treatments to achieve that prized color. Typically, they’re heated to about 500-600º C or 932-1,112º F.

Science & Origin of Green Kyanite
Green Kyanite is one of the newest additions to our personal mineral kingdom! This variety of kyanite has been one of the hardest to find a steady supply of. After manifesting and searching far and wide, we finally learned of a newly discovered vein that was recently found in India. One of our most trusted suppliers was also on the hunt for this crystal and immediately began importing a small amount of Green Kyanite that the mine would release for global consumption. Thankfully for us, we were able to get a small amount shipped right before the Covid-19 global pandemic broke out. Since then, the entire world’s stock of crystals has diminished significantly, especially the rare and harder to come by stones such as Green Kyanite. We highly value the small amount of stock that we have and truly believe the heavy Earth essence it carries can rapidly heal and rejuvenate one’s entire being (especially your emotional body).

Meaning & Energy
Green Kyanite activates your entire chakra column, however it resonates deeply with one’s heart. As restorative energy is channeling from Mother Earth and imbuing your aura, one becomes more aware of their emotional needs. This can also help you develop the strength to let negativity move away from you. Our minds have a “heart of their own” and can control our entire emotional body with little to no power! This is partly due to the trust within our brain, as opposed to pledging all our confidence into a vulnerable, deep-feeling organ such as our heart. One’s mind is much easier to be manipulated and can bring about a false reality if left unchecked. Green Kyanite will push the strength that’s in your mind down to your entire body which will lead to eventual balance within yourself. This effect provides a much needed resurgence of courage and love within the body, which happens to be a recipe for ultimate success and happiness. Thais is because you are not only becoming more aware of yourself, but also how you feel day in and day out. Once you understand the potential of Green Kyanite and the powers that be, only then will the beauty within you shine endlessly for all to see.