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22 Sep 2026

Tanzania’s Brilliant Pink Secret

Once mistaken for ruby, spinel has emerged as a magnificent gemstone in its own right. The vivid pink and red crystals of Mahenge placed Tanzania among the world’s most celebrated sources of this brilliant and historically misunderstood jewel.

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