Definition of tanzanite in English:

tanzanite

noun ˈtanzənʌɪtˈtanzəˌnīt

mass noun

A blue or violet gem variety of zoisite, containing vanadium.
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Example sentencesExamples
- The chain was silver and the pendant was made of ruby and specks of tanzanite were embedded in the crystal's casing.
- His analyses of some of the newer and less mainstream gemstones such as tanzanite, tsavorite, and Paraiba tourmaline are particularly welcome additions to the gemological literature.
- The traditional kundan work has also been embellished with semi-precious and precious stones and beads such as tourmalines, tanzanites, opals, aquamarine and peridots.
- Some of the highlights are a 220-pound, 500,000-carat golden sapphire, one of the world's largest; a 4,360-carat ‘rainbow’ calcite; and the world's largest tanzanite set in a tiara with one thousand diamonds.
- For gem enthusiasts, a remarkable 201-carat faceted tanzanite and an equally outstanding faceted 53-carat tsavorite will be just two of the exciting African gemstones featured at the show.

Origin

1960s: from Tanzania + -ite¹.

Definition of tanzanite in US English:

tanzanite

nounˈtanzəˌnīt

A blue or violet gem variety of zoisite, containing vanadium.
坦桑黝帘石
Example sentencesExamples
- His analyses of some of the newer and less mainstream gemstones such as tanzanite, tsavorite, and Paraiba tourmaline are particularly welcome additions to the gemological literature.
- The chain was silver and the pendant was made of ruby and specks of tanzanite were embedded in the crystal's casing.
- Some of the highlights are a 220-pound, 500,000-carat golden sapphire, one of the world's largest; a 4,360-carat ‘rainbow’ calcite; and the world's largest tanzanite set in a tiara with one thousand diamonds.
- For gem enthusiasts, a remarkable 201-carat faceted tanzanite and an equally outstanding faceted 53-carat tsavorite will be just two of the exciting African gemstones featured at the show.
- The traditional kundan work has also been embellished with semi-precious and precious stones and beads such as tourmalines, tanzanites, opals, aquamarine and peridots.

Origin

1960s: from Tanzania + -ite.

单词	tanzanite
释义	Definition of tanzanite in English: tanzanite noun ˈtanzənʌɪtˈtanzəˌnīt mass noun A blue or violet gem variety of zoisite, containing vanadium. 坦桑黝帘石 Example sentencesExamples The chain was silver and the pendant was made of ruby and specks of tanzanite were embedded in the crystal's casing. His analyses of some of the newer and less mainstream gemstones such as tanzanite, tsavorite, and Paraiba tourmaline are particularly welcome additions to the gemological literature. The traditional kundan work has also been embellished with semi-precious and precious stones and beads such as tourmalines, tanzanites, opals, aquamarine and peridots. Some of the highlights are a 220-pound, 500,000-carat golden sapphire, one of the world's largest; a 4,360-carat ‘rainbow’ calcite; and the world's largest tanzanite set in a tiara with one thousand diamonds. For gem enthusiasts, a remarkable 201-carat faceted tanzanite and an equally outstanding faceted 53-carat tsavorite will be just two of the exciting African gemstones featured at the show. Origin 1960s: from Tanzania + -ite¹. Definition of tanzanite in US English: tanzanite nounˈtanzəˌnīt A blue or violet gem variety of zoisite, containing vanadium. 坦桑黝帘石 Example sentencesExamples His analyses of some of the newer and less mainstream gemstones such as tanzanite, tsavorite, and Paraiba tourmaline are particularly welcome additions to the gemological literature. The chain was silver and the pendant was made of ruby and specks of tanzanite were embedded in the crystal's casing. Some of the highlights are a 220-pound, 500,000-carat golden sapphire, one of the world's largest; a 4,360-carat ‘rainbow’ calcite; and the world's largest tanzanite set in a tiara with one thousand diamonds. For gem enthusiasts, a remarkable 201-carat faceted tanzanite and an equally outstanding faceted 53-carat tsavorite will be just two of the exciting African gemstones featured at the show. The traditional kundan work has also been embellished with semi-precious and precious stones and beads such as tourmalines, tanzanites, opals, aquamarine and peridots. Origin 1960s: from Tanzania + -ite.
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