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
[edit]- ^ Peretti, Adolf; Francesca Peretti; Anong Kanpraphai; Willy Peter Bieri; Kathrin Hametner; Detlef Günther. "Winza Rubies Identified". Gem Research. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
- ^ a b Pardieu, Vincent (12 February 2009). "The Winza ruby and Sapphire mining area, Mpwapwa district, Dodoma province, Tanzania". Retrieved 6 March 2016.
http://gemresearch.ch/project-details/winza-ruby-magnificent/