ARUSHA, March 3 -- TANZANIAS Tsavorite gemstone has continued to make its mark on international markets, celebrated not only for its vivid green brilliance but also for its economic and strategic value.

The gemstone, which is found primarily in the Simanjiro Mountains, Lemshuku Village in northern Tanzania, carries millions of years of geological heritage and represents a significant opportunity for national development.

According to information from the ministry of minerals, geologically, Tsavorite forms under intense heat and pressure in gneiss and schist rocks where its striking green color, caused by vanadium and chromium, sets it apart from other green garnets such as demantoid and uvarovite.

“Its rarity and quality place Ta...