Winza

Last updated May 11, 2025

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

↑ Peretti, Adolf; Francesca Peretti; Anong Kanpraphai; Willy Peter Bieri; Kathrin Hametner; Detlef Günther. "Winza Rubies Identified". Gem Research. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
1 2 Pardieu, Vincent (12 February 2009). "The Winza ruby and Sapphire mining area, Mpwapwa district, Dodoma province, Tanzania" . Retrieved 6 March 2016.

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[1] Peretti, Adolf; Francesca Peretti; Anong Kanpraphai; Willy Peter Bieri; Kathrin Hametner; Detlef Günther. "Winza Rubies Identified". Gem Research. Retrieved 6 March 2016.

[Pard-2] 1 2 Pardieu, Vincent (12 February 2009). "The Winza ruby and Sapphire mining area, Mpwapwa district, Dodoma province, Tanzania" . Retrieved 6 March 2016.

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