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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 mineralsPhotos 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
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.