tanzanite
mineral
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Tanzanite is a mineral that is a deep blue variety of zoisite. It is used as a gemstone and was first discovered in 1968. The name "tanzanite" comes from Tanzania, Africa, where it is mined. While Tanzania's economy is largely agrarian, it also mines various resources, including diamonds, gold, and gemstones like tanzanite.12
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