Tanzurine | Cherry | Rough | East Africa

A rough gemstone (also called a raw or uncut gemstone) simply refers to a gemstone that has not been cut and faceted. Rough Stones tend to carry with them a visceral + raw power, while tumbled stones lean towards a more gentle vibration. "Rough" is how these stones come out of the Earth. The shapes are organic, and they normally lack the lustrous glamour tumbled pieces have. Rough stones have typically passed through less hands and have experienced less processing than the tumbled, polished, cut, or faceted stones.  Tanzurine is the name given to a recently discovered form of Quartzite from northern Tanzania. It has been found in two distinct colors. One being a mid to deep ruby red known as Cherry Tanzurine and the second form is a mid to deep green toned known as Emerald Tanzurine. CHERRY TANZURINE balance, happiness, self love PROPERTIES:: Cherry Tanzurine is the trademarked name for a recent discovery of Quartz with Lepidolite inclusions from Tanzania. One of the more unique trait