Tanzanite showcase

Found only in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro, tanzanite is one of the rarest gems in the world. The Tanzanite Experience (phone +255 0 27 250 5101, www.tanzaniteexperience.com) in Arusha, Tanzania, showcases the violet-blue gemstone, with information on its extraction, processing, cutting and polishing. Visitors may purchase gems with certificates authenticating color, clarity and cut.

Located on the third floor of the Blue Plaza Building on India Street, the museum is open 9-4 Monday-Friday and 9-1 Saturday. Admission is free.