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Koffiefontein diamond mine
Gem locality Documented siteProhibited, look only
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and mineralsAlso reported: diamonds (mine only).
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).
Why this spot
Kimberlite pipe mined since 1870, known for top-quality large stones
Documented historic and modern producer.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
security detention
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