African Farmer Unearths Giant Violet-Blue Tanzanite Gemstone Worth Millions ... Again!

African Farmer Unearths Giant Violet-Blue Tanzanite Gemstone Worth Millions ... Again!
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A Tanzanian cattle farmer became an overnight millionaire in June after finding two giant gemstones. One month later, his company found another.

The fortunate fellow, 52-year-old Saniniu Laizer, runs a small-scale mining company, and he sold two of the country’s largest-ever tanzanite gemstones for $3.3 million.