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Lunda Sul
Luaxe kimberlite
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
Giant kimberlite pipe near Saurimo brought toward production through the 2020s
Documented as one of the largest recent kimberlite developments worldwide.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
security detention
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.