News24 | Purple patch or purple pain? The blessing and curse of Kalahari sugilite
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The Kalahari basin is home to semi-precious purple gem which has been a thorn in the side of manganese miners for decades.
The Kalahari basin is home to semi-precious purple gem which has been a thorn in the side of manganese miners for decades.