Gentlemen, does anyone know how easy it is to buy tanzanites there? I wanted to go directly to Tanzania, but I was told that tanzanites and other stones that are mined in Tanzania are sold in Kenya. In general, the question is: is it true? how easy is it to find high-quality and not fakes? how to export and import to the Russian Federation? Many thanks in advance to everyone!
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this semi-precious stone can indeed be bought in Kenya, which borders Tanzania. But the prices for it are sometimes "pulled up". The stone, although it has a hardness of 6.5 (that is, 2.5 divisions less than precious sapphires and rubies), is rare (mined only in Tanzania in the Arusha region) and is famous for the play of light - from blue to brownish. There is a risk of running into a fake. Maybe you should combine an experience tour (Tanzania is among the most spectacular destinations for fans ...
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