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; Detlef Günther. "Winza Rubies Identified". Gem Research. Archived from the original on 25 June 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  2. ^ a b Pardieu, Vincent (12 February 2009). "The Winza ruby and Sapphire mining area, Mpwapwa district, Dodoma province, Tanzania". Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2016.

7°01′22″S 36°21′35″E / 7.02278°S 36.35972°E / -7.02278; 36.35972


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