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Masvingo, Masvingo Province

Sandawana emerald mine (Zimbabwe)

Gem locality Documented siteProhibited, look only

What you could find

Reported finds from this ground.

Crystals and mineralsCrystals and minerals

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).

Why this spot

Emerald in ultramafic schist

Sandawana emeralds prized for vivid color despite small size

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