Umba River (Umba Valley), Tanga Region, Tanzania

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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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Mineral List:

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

Elbaite
var: Chromian Elbaite
Opal

4 entries listed. 1 valid mineral.

Localities in this Region:

Tanzania

Tanga Region

Umba River (Umba Valley)

Gerevi Hills

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