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Northern Cape
Alexander Bay diamond coast
Gem locality Documented siteProhibited, look only
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and mineralsAlso reported: diamonds (forbidden ground).
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).
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Why this spot
Marine terrace diamonds at the Orange mouth, a sealed state digging since 1927
Documented restricted diamond area in South African law and history.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
patrols, prosecution
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.