Mahenge
Mahenge, in Tanzania, is renowned for some of the finest gem spinel in the world, including the vivid “Mahenge pink” and red spinels.
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What it is known for
The Mahenge marble-hosted deposits have yielded exceptional pink-to-red gem spinel, including very large crystals, prized for intense, slightly fluorescent colour.
What collectors look for
Saturated pink and red spinel crystals and gems are the prize; Mahenge provenance carries a strong premium in the coloured-stone market.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mahenge?
Mahenge is a mineral locality in Morogoro, Tanzania.
What minerals are found at Mahenge?
Minerals from Mahenge include Spinel.
What is Mahenge known for?
Mahenge, in Tanzania, is renowned for some of the finest gem spinel in the world, including the vivid “Mahenge pink” and red spinels.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.