Mamuse, A., von der Heyden, B. P. and Blenkinsop, T. ![]() ![]() |
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Abstract
Zimbabwe hosts a varied array of coloured gemstones. With the exception of emerald deposits and several world-class pegmatites, few of the gemstone occurrences have received detailed attention from the scientific or mineral exploration communities. In the present contribution we summarize the status of knowledge of the gemstone deposits and occurrences in Zimbabwe, paying particular attention to the geological settings in which they were formed. Synthesis of this regional geological approach reveals that there may be significant exploration potential for further gemstone occurrences, particularly in the extensive pegmatite fields and in Al-enriched orogenic belts that have undergone greenschist to granulite facies metamorphism. Further socio-economic and developmental initiatives will aid in optimizing the value generation from this important sub-sector.
Item Type: | Article |
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Date Type: | Publication |
Status: | Published |
Schools: | Earth and Environmental Sciences |
Publisher: | SOUTHERN AFRICAN INST MINING |
ISSN: | 2225-6253 |
Date of First Compliant Deposit: | 8 March 2024 |
Date of Acceptance: | 23 October 2023 |
Last Modified: | 22 Mar 2024 10:00 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/167033 |
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