About Gemstones of Tanzania
Tanzania has a rich history of minerals and variety of gemstones which are mined here. The most well-known is the gorgeous blue-purple Tanzanite because it is rare, unique to Tanzania and not found anywhere else in the world. Some of the other valuable gemstones which are found here are ruby, sapphire, different varieties of garnets, diamond, emerald, tourmaline, aquamarine, moonstone and many more. Tanzania is also home to several significant gold mines, making it one of the larger gold producers in Africa.
The map below illustrates the locations of several mining areas across Tanzania, along with the examples of specific minerals found in each region. These sites highlight the country’s rich mineral heritage and diversity and show Tanzania’s important role in the regional and global mining industry.
