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Record No. 5324
Hunting Barack Osama in Tibet: In search of the lost andesine mines
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Hughes, R.W. (2010) Hunting Barack Osama in Tibet: In search of the lost andesine mines. Ruby-Sapphire.com, <https://lotusgemology.com/resources/articles/153-hunting-barack-osama-in-tibet-in-search-of-the-lost-andesine-mines>
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andesine, Congo, Tibet, China, Oregon, sunstone, gems
The subject of andesine in Tibet has been one of controversy since 2008. This article examines the history of the controversy, along with detailing an October 2010 visit to the Tibetan andesine mines.