Precious Gemstones
Spinel
The Mahenge deposit has made Tanzanian spinel world famous for its glowing pink and red tones. Natural and untreated, available faceted or as fine rough.
Specifications
| Hardness | 8 (Mohs) |
|---|---|
| Origins | Mahenge (world famous), Ipanko, Uluguru Mountains |
| Colors | Pink, red, violet, blue, orange |
| Treatments | No treatment (natural) |
| Load Port | Dar es Salaam (JNIA) |
| Target Markets | USA, Europe, India, UAE |
Harvest Seasonality
Highlighted months indicate peak harvest availability. The current month is outlined.
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JanF
FebM
MarA
AprM
MayJ
JunJ
JulA
AugS
SepO
OctN
NovD
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