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Copper Cathode Sheets

Copper extracted primarily from Kahama, Geita, and Lake Zone regions.
Cathode sheets are the final product of copper refining, usually via electrowinning.
Tanzania imports and exports cathode sheets, often refined in nearby countries.

Modern Applications:

  • Electrical Wiring: Excellent conductor of electricity.
  • Electronics: Used in circuit boards and microprocessors.
  • Construction: Used in roofing, piping, and industrial machinery.

Aquamarine

Found mainly in the Uluguru Mountains, Tunduru, and Morogoro regions.
Mined from pegmatite veins using small-scale and artisanal methods.
Often occurs alongside beryl varieties.

Modern Applications:

  • Jewellery: Highly valued for its blue-green color.
  • Healing Crystals: Used in metaphysical healing and meditation.
  • Collectibles: Popular with gem collectors for its clarity and color.

Tourmaline

Rich deposits found in Umba Valley, Tunduru, and Morogoro.
Comes in many colors including pink, green, blue, and black (schorl).
Commonly mined by artisanal miners.

Modern Applications:

  • Gemstones: Widely used in luxury jewellery.
  • Electronic Devices: Used in pressure gauges and as a piezoelectric material.
  • Health Products: Believed to emit negative ions and infrared radiation.

Quartz

Found throughout the country, especially in Singida and Dodoma.
Mined as clear quartz or colored varieties like amethyst and citrine.

  • Electronics: Used in oscillators, watches, and semiconductors.
  • Optics: Used in lenses and precision instruments.
  • Construction: Crushed quartz is used in concrete, glass, and ceramics.

Topaz

Occurs in Ruvuma, Tunduru, and parts of Morogoro.
Found in alluvial deposits and pegmatites.

  • Jewelry: Valued for its clarity and colors (blue, yellow, pink).
  • Industrial Use: Used in abrasives and high-strength glass production.
  • Metaphysical: Believed to promote clarity and calmness.

Gold Bars

Tanzania is one of Africa’s top gold producers.
Major mines include Bulyanhulu, Geita, North Mara, and Buzwagi.
Mined by both large-scale companies and artisanal miners.

Modern Applications:

  • Wealth Storage: Central banks and investors use gold as a store of value.
  • Jewelry: Major component of luxury items.
  • Electronics & Aerospace: Used in precision electronics and satellite components due to corrosion resistance.

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