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Dewaele, S., Tack, L., Fernandeze-Alonzo, M., Boyce, A., Muchez, P., Schneider, J., Cooper, G., and Wheeler, K. (2008) Geology and mineralization of the Gatumba area, Rwanda: Present state of knowledge. In: Biryabarema, M., Rukazambuga, D., and Pohl, W. (eds.), Sustainable restitution/recultivation of artisanal tantalum mining wasteland in Central Africa - a pilot study. Etudes Rwandaises, 16, 6-40.

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Original EntryDewaele, S., Tack, L., Fernandeze-Alonzo, M., Boyce, A., Muchez, P., Schneider, J., Cooper, G., and Wheeler, K. (2008) Geology and mineralization of the Gatumba area, Rwanda: Present state of knowledge. In: Biryabarema, M., Rukazambuga, D., and Pohl, W. (eds.), Sustainable restitution/recultivation of artisanal tantalum mining wasteland in Central Africa - a pilot study. Etudes Rwandaises, 16, 6-40.
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Full ReferenceDewaele, S., Tack, L., Fernandeze-Alonzo, M., Boyce, A., Muchez, P., Schneider, J., Cooper, G., and Wheeler, K. (2008) Geology and mineralization of the Gatumba area, Rwanda: Present state of knowledge. In: Biryabarema, M., Rukazambuga, D., and Pohl, W. (eds.), Sustainable restitution/recultivation of artisanal tantalum mining wasteland in Central Africa - a pilot study. Etudes Rwandaises, 16, 6-40.
Plain TextDewaele, S., Tack, L., Fernandeze-Alonzo, M., Boyce, A., Muchez, P., Schneider, J., Cooper, G., and Wheeler, K. (2008) Geology and mineralization of the Gatumba area, Rwanda: Present state of knowledge. In: Biryabarema, M., Rukazambuga, D., and Pohl, W. (eds.), Sustainable restitution/recultivation of artisanal tantalum mining wasteland in Central Africa - a pilot study. Etudes Rwandaises, 16, 6-40.

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Gatumba Mining District, Ngororero District, Western Province, Rwanda
Kirengo pegmatite, Gatumba pegmatite field, Gatumba, Ngororero District, Western Province, Rwanda
Rongi Amblygonite Pegmatite, Muhororo, Ngororero District, Western Province, Rwanda

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Gatumba Mining District, Ngororero District, Western Province, Rwandaⓘ Albite, ⓘ Amblygonite, ⓘ Beryl, ⓘ Biotite, ⓘ Granite, Hornblende, ⓘ K Feldspar, ⓘ Muscovite, ⓘ Plagioclase, ⓘ Quartz, ⓘ Schist, ⓘ Spodumene, ⓘ Titanite, ⓘ Tourmaline
Kirengo pegmatite, Gatumba pegmatite field, Gatumba, Ngororero District, Western Province, Rwandaⓘ Cassiterite, ⓘ Muscovite, ⓘ Pegmatite, ⓘ Quartz
Rongi Amblygonite Pegmatite, Muhororo, Ngororero District, Western Province, Rwandaⓘ Cassiterite, ⓘ Muscovite, ⓘ Pegmatite, ⓘ Quartz

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