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Manicaland
Marange diamond fields
Gem locality Documented siteProhibited, look only
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and mineralsAlso reported: diamonds (do not attempt).
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).
Why this spot
Conglomerate-hosted diamond ground whose 2006 rush ended in militarized concessions
Extensively documented in industry and human rights reporting.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
armed patrolsDocumented violence, arrests
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.