A gem (Tanzanite) mine.
This is the main commercial mine (over a million carats per year). Three shafts reach a maximum depth of 300 meters.
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Graphite  | | | | Reference: | [C. Lemanski , Jr.] |
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Zoisite
var: Tanzanite  | | | | Habit: | Elongated prisms | | Colour: | Blue, red | | Description: | Largest gem grade crystal (called "Mawenzi") is 7x8x22cm and weighs 16839 carats (> 3kg) | | Reference: | [Min Rec (2009) 40:347-408] |
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2 entries listed. 1 valid mineral.
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