Diamond in Tanzania  by   

Diamond Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring mineral.

It is used to cut other metals

It is the most expensive metal

Diamond crystals

Jewellery made of diamond

PLACES WHERE DIAMOND IS MINED

The Diamond is Mined at Mwadui near Shinyanga in Tanzania at Williamson mines

WILLIAMSON MINE

 

AT MWADUI

NEAR

SHINYANGA

METHOD OF MINING DIAMOND (OPEN PIT)

 

  1. DIAMOND PIT IS WIDER AT THE TOP AND INCREASINGLY BECOMES NARROW AS IT DEEPENS

  2. THE GROUND AT THE TOP IS SOFT BUT THE DEEPER LAYER IS HARD EVEN TO MINE

Questions

  • Where is diamond mined in Tanzania?

  • Which method of mining is used in mining diamond?

Answers

  • Where is diamond mined in Tanzania?

  • Mwadui near shinyanga at willianson mines.

  • Which method of mining is used in mining diamond? Open cast