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单词 tanzanite
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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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