tanzanite

/tænzəˈniːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A blue-violet gemstone, the blue variety of zoisite, found primarily in Tanzania.

“The newlyweds exchanged a ring set with a tanzanite stone as their wedding gift to each other.”

2. adjective

Relating to or denoting the blue-violet gemstone tanzanite.

“The tanzanite necklace sparkled in the sunlight as she walked down the aisle.”

Synonyms

  • blue-violet gemstone
  • zoisite

Antonyms

  • tanzanite's absence is not directly opposed by a single word, however some alternatives could be: 'clear gemstone', 'colorless gemstone'