Winza

Winza is a mining location in Mpwapwa District, Dodoma Region, Tanzania, Africa. It is known for ruby mining.[1]

The Winza mines are in the Usagaran Belt which is a metamorphic zone.[2] Rubies were discovered in the area in 2007.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Peretti, Adolf; Francesca Peretti, Anong Kanpraphai, Willy Peter Bieri, Kathrin Hametner and Detlef Günther. "Winza Rubies Identified". Gem Research. Retrieved 6 March 2016. Cite uses deprecated parameter |coauthors= (help)
  2. 1 2 Pardieu, Vincent (12 February 2009). "The Winza ruby and Sapphire mining area, Mpwapwa district, Dodoma province, Tanzania". Retrieved 6 March 2016.
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