Umba River (Umba Valley), Tanga Region, Tanzania

Chromian Elbaite
Umba River, Tanga Region, Tanzania

Photo: 2002 John H. Betts

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Classic locality (known since the 1960s) for 'fancy' sapphire and "Umbalite" garnet (also known as "Malaya" garnet).

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'Almandine-Pyrope Series
var: Umbalite'
Corundum
var: Ruby

Corundum
var: Sapphire
var: Star Corundum

Elbaite
var: Chromian Elbaite
Opal

6 entries listed. 1 valid mineral.

Localities in this Region

Tanzania

Tanga Region
- Umba River (Umba Valley)
  - Gerevi Hills

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