Tanzanite is relatively new on the gemstone market, but has left its mark. Its blue-lavender color is rather unique and a wonderful addition to the gemstone palette. Found in Tanzania (hence the name) in 1967, it has since become a well known and widely distributed gemstone.
Because tanzanite is such a relatively new gemstone, there is little history or lore on its metaphysical or magical properties. Nevertheless, tanzanite is said to:
* be calming and grounding
* provide balance in busy, stressful lives
* feed the throat chakra, center of voice and communication
* support the third eye chakra, center of insight and vision
* strengthen psychic abilities
* awaken the mind and heart
* cleanse toxins
* ease blood pressure
