tanzanite

noun

tan·​za·​nite ˈtan-zə-ˌnīt 

: a mineral that is a deep blue variety of zoisite and is used as a gemstone

Examples of tanzanite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among the standouts is a choker-like necklace reminiscent of a fountain hidden in a maze, with clean diamond lines interrupted by a 24.75 carat tanzanite and a 5.94 carat Paraiba tourmaline. —India Brown, Robb Report, 8 July 2025

Photo : Chopard Ring in ethical 18-carat white gold and titanium featuring a 29-76-carat emerald-cut tanzanite, set with brilliant-cut sapphires (6.73 cts), baguette-cut diamonds (4.70 cts), and diamond brilliants. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025

Her bold, colorful creations also use Australian opals, and exquisite gemstones including diamonds, sapphires and tanzanites. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025

The store carries the main line collections, and the high jewelry — necklaces and bracelets that twinkle with tanzanite, rubellite and emerald. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Tanzania, Africa

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tanzanite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite