Tanzanite is found exclusively in Tanzania, near Mount Kilimanjaro, making it one of the world’s rarest gemstones. Discovered relatively recently in the late 1960s, tanzanite gained popularity quickly due to its unique color and limited supply.Most tanzanite undergoes a heat treatment process to enhance its color. This treatment is accepted and standard in the gemstone industry and helps bring out the stone’s desired blue-violet shades. Due to its captivating color and limited geographic occurrence, tanzanite remains highly sought after and holds a special place in the world of colored gemstones, captivating enthusiasts with its unique beauty and rarity.