New Umbalite Garnet Find: A Promising Discovery, Now Gone
First spotted in the markets of Arusha, Tanzania, these garnets immediately stood out for their vivid color and uncanny resemblance to Mahenge material. The buzz was instant, and prices climbed fast as buyers scrambled to secure rough. We were lucky to act early, acquiring a small selection before word spread. Since then, we've heard the deposit may already be exhausted—making these a fleeting but memorable chapter in recent gem history
1.630 grams / 8.15 carats / 1.5 x 9.6 x 9.1 mm / eye-clean or better
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