Going Down a Tanzanite Mine

Tanzanite, named after its country of origin, Tanzania, is the only place on the globe to mine for the gemstone. Tanzanite is one of the most prized gemstones on the market and is said to be one thousand times rarer than diamonds! Tanzanite is one of four birthstones for December. The deeper the stone's blue hue and high clarity, the more valuable and desirable tanzanite is! Tanzanite can only be found within a five-mile strip of land in Tanzania. Learn in this mining video about the four different tanzanite mining blocks as the team travels into block D. Watch now!