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*South Africa Diamond Rush: Quartz Stones NOT Diamonds* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?kn South Africa says stones discovered in Kwazulu Natal resulting in a diamond rush last week were actually not diamonds but quartz stones. Authorities spoke on Sunday suggesting that the unidentified stones that had lured thousands of fortune seekers into the area were nothing but quartz stones with relatively low if any value. ---------- *HOT DEALS:* *itel A70 - (128GB, 3GB RAM) $89,* *itel A70 - (256GB, 4GB RAM) $99* *itel P40 (128GB, 4GB), (6000mAh) $99* *itel P40 (64GB, 4G), (6000mAh) $93* *LATEST: itel S24 (128) $124; S24 (256GB) $159* Cash on Delivery in Harare & Bulawayo. Tinotumira kwamuri inosvika. WhatsApp: 0️⃣7️⃣8️⃣3️⃣ 4️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ 7️⃣9️⃣3️⃣ ---------- A provincial executive council member for economic development and tourism, Ravi Pillay, told a media briefing on Sunday he had counted some 3 000 there during a visit to the site, where samples were taken to identify the stones. He said the stones were in fact quartz crystals. He said: > _The tests conducted conclusively revealed that the stones discovered in the area are not diamonds as some had hoped._ > _The value, if any, of the quartz crystals is yet to be established but it must be mentioned that the value of quartz crystals is very low compared to that of diamonds._ WATCH: Dozens Descend On Village Where Diamonds Were Discovered South Africa: KZN Govt Concerned By Reports Of Diamond Rush World’s Third-Largest Gem Diamond Discovered In Botswana Pillay added that the event had highlighted the socio-economic challenges including high levels of unemployment and poverty faced by local people in many areas in South Africa. Meanwhile, the number of people mining the land had dwindled to less than 500, Pillay continued, though significant damage had already been done with an area of around 50 hectares covered in holes of up to one metre, posing a danger to cattle. He said those that continue to mine in the area, a situation that also risks the spread of COVID-19, would be encouraged to leave, though law enforcement could be drawn upon if necessary. More: Pindula News; Reuters _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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